The Nokia 6.1 is a midrange Android phone that offers solid performance, a sturdy build, and clean Android software for a reasonable $269. For $20 less, however, the Moto G6 offers better camera performance and a more modern design.

Sturdy build; Solid specs for the price; Stock Android One software

Lackluster camera; Viewing angles could be better

Despite having been resurrected by HMD Global and launching the nostalgia-baiting 3310 3G feature phone, Nokia has struggled regain a foothold in the unlocked phone market. Can the Nokia 6.1 change that? Unlike the retro-inspired 3310, the 6.1 is a smartphone that boasts solid midrange specs and stock Android One software for an affordable $269. It's a solid choice for the price range, but the midrange Android market is crowded with strong competitors like the Moto G6, which offers better camera performance for $20 less, and the Moto E5 Play, which is significantly less expensive. Design, Features, and Display The Nokia 6.1 is one of those phones that would have fit in just fine last year, but in 2018 sticks out like a sore thumb with its 16:9 form factor, rectangular sides, and metal back. The matte black body has bronze accents around the sides, as well as around the camera lens and fingerprint sensor on the back. The overall look is classy, but dated. Similar Products ...

The Nokia 6.1 is an unlocked Android One-powered phone with solid hardware and a sturdy design for the price.

Sturdy build; Solid specs for the price; Stock Android One software

Lackluster camera; Viewing angles could be better

The Nokia 6.1 is the second generation of the Nokia 6 budget phone line-up, and it's pretty good. It's almost everything I could want in a sub-R4k budget phone, including not looking or feeling like one, being powered by Android Oreo 8.1, and being adorned with a beautiful screen with slightly...

Beautiful phone with solid build and the speed and responsiveness of stock Android

The $269 Nokia 6.1 is a 5.5-inch unlocked phone that comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. That's the lone configuration of the device, and it comes in one color - a mix of matte-black aluminum with copper trim.

Android One software and support; Solid performance; Well built; Great display; NFC on board; Low price

Cameras are nothing special; A bit bulky; Doesn't work with CDMA carriers

A great smartphone doesn't have to cost a fortune

If I were to purchase a mid-range Android device, there's no doubt that the Nokia 6 would be among the models ranked highest. While this is a subjective choice because I'm not a big fan of phones coming with custom ROMs, bloatware, and other apps that OEMs think I need but which I don't, I believe...

I'm updating my review on this phone after a longer use, I love how it comes with pure android and no unnecessary apps are installed by the manufacturer, you get 3 GB of RAM and a big screen with great display, Battery lasts all day and I was very very impressed with battery life comparing it to my...

Screen Size; Pure Android; battery life and matterial quality

CPU; Camera in low light conditions

The original, reimagining of the Nokia 6 released last year, when HMD resurrected the once-mighty brand with a solid, polished but ultimately conventional mid-tier device. Now, a year onwards, the company are refreshing the Nokia 6 again.

Android One software; Great battery life

Lackluster camera; Large bezels

Nokia's return in 2017 was a bit of a light-hearted approach at first, but HMD Global is stepping up its game in 2018 with a spec-boosted Nokia 6.1, the follow-up to last year's entry-level offering .