Nokia 6

For the Nokia 6 (2018), see Nokia 6.1.
Nokia 6
BrandNokia
DeveloperHMD Global
ManufacturerFoxconn
TypeSmartphone
SloganImmersive entertainment
FamilySingle digit Series
First released20 January 2017; 7 years ago (2017-01-20)
Discontinued25 June 2018; 6 years ago (2018-06-25)
PredecessorMicrosoft Lumia 650
SuccessorNokia 6.1
RelatedNokia 1
Nokia 2
Nokia 3
Nokia 5
Nokia 7
Nokia 8
Nokia 9
Dimensions154 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat"
Current: Android 9.0 "Pie"
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory3 or 4 GB RAM
Storage32 or 64 GB
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 128 GB
Battery3000 mAh Li-Po
Rear camera16 MP, AF, f/2.0, dual-tone LED flash for true and natural colour
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0"
Display5.5" 1080p Full HD 2.5D curved display with Gorilla Glass 3
SoundDual speaker, 3.5mm Headphone jack, Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone, Dolby Atmos surround sound
Connectivity
Data inputsMulti-touch screen
OtherCompass, fingerprint reader (front-mounted), NFC (Note: see Variants)

The Nokia 6 is a Nokia-branded mid-range smartphone running on Android. It is the first smartphone from the Finnish company HMD Global,[a] created through the partial divestment of Nokia's devices division; the first Nokia-branded smartphone since the Lumia 638; and the first Nokia-branded Android smartphone since the short-lived Nokia X2 in 2014.[1][2] The phone was first announced for sale in China on January 8, 2017,[3] with a global version announced the following month.[4][5]

The successor to the Nokia 6, the Nokia 6.1, was announced on January 5, 2018 in China and on February 25, 2018 for other parts of the world.

Specifications

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Hardware

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The Nokia 6 features a 16:9 5.5-inch Full HD display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and has a micro-USB port. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus.[6] The phone has either a single SIM slot or a hybrid SIM slot which can hold a Nano-SIM card and either a MicroSD card or another SIM card.[7]

Software

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The Nokia 6 2017 version originally shipped with an unmodified version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat as opposed to modified versions which are used by most manufacturers; an update to Android 7.1.2 Nougat came out in October 2017.[8] In late January 2018, the stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo was released for the Nokia 6.[9][10] By March 28, 2018, the Android 8.1.0 Oreo Update came out with the March Security Patch. On February 21, 2019, the Nokia 6 received the Android 9 Pie update.

Release

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The Nokia 6 was first released in China on January 20, 2017, shortly after its announcement. Demand was high, and it was sold out within minutes after receiving over a million registrations.[citation needed] On February 26, 2017, at Mobile World Congress 2017, it was announced that Nokia 6 will be available globally.[11] It was released in other Asian markets including Malaysia in May 30, 2017,[12] and has been rolled out in Europe starting June 2017.[13]

Reception

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The Nokia 6 generally received positive reviews. John McCann of TechRadar praised the phone's camera, performance and affordability while criticising the "slow-to-charge" and uncomfortable design.[14]

Trusted Reviews praised the phone's "solid battery life" and metal shell, while criticising the camera's performance in low lighting and mixed lighting.[15]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Under license from Nokia Corporation

References

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  1. ^ Liptak, Andrew (8 January 2017). "Nokia's new Android smartphone has been unveiled". The Verge. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  2. ^ "CES 2017: Nokia Android phone spurns the West". Bbc.co.uk. 8 January 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  3. ^ "HMD Global launches first smartphone, the Nokia 6 in China". HMD Global. Archived from the original on 2017-01-08. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  4. ^ "MWC 2017: Nokia 6, 5, 3 and 3310". GSMArena.com. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  5. ^ Anon, John (27 February 2017). "MWC 2017: Hands-On With The Nokia 6". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  6. ^ Hoyle, Andrew (11 August 2017). "Nokia 6 review: Beauty on a budget". CNET. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  7. ^ "Nokia 6 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  8. ^ Real, Mark (13 October 2017). "Nokia 6 Now Receiving Android 7.1.2, October Security Patch". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  9. ^ Cragg, Oliver (30 January 2018). "HMD Global kicks off Android 8.0 Oreo rollout for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5". Android Authority. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  10. ^ Jonnalagadda, Harish (31 January 2018). "Stable Oreo update is now rolling out to the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6". Android Central. Future plc. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  11. ^ Palmer, Jordan (26 February 2017). "Nokia takes the wraps off of the Nokia 5, 3, and 3310, also announces global availability of the Nokia 6 and more". Android Police. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  12. ^ Chapree, Chief (18 May 2017). "Nokia 6, 5, and 3 To Be Launched In Malaysia On 30 May". www.lowyat.net. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  13. ^ Mishra, Nayan (16 April 2017). "Nokia 3, 5, 6 & 3310 release timelines in Europe, APAC, UK and India". Nokiapoweruser. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  14. ^ McCann, John (29 January 2018). "Nokia 6 (2017) review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  15. ^ Williams, Andrew (18 July 2018). "Nokia 6 (2018) review". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
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