HMD Global has officially brought the Nokia 6.1 Plus – first launched as the Nokia X6 in some markets – to Kenya. And if you’ve been waiting for it, here’s your chance at a nicely built, very well designed smartphone with no bloatware, and assured updates as it is part of Google’s Android One Program.
If you love the notch-trend, you’re in for a treat as the smartphone features a cut-out at the top to accommodate the earpiece and the 16MP selfie camera. It isn’t as atrocious as other notches, as Nokia went with a smaller sized cut-out which means your notifications and icons won’t be missing.
I’ve interacted with the phone before. A friend imported one some months ago. Which shows that there’s interest in devices, if only HMD Global Kenya can be availing them in time.
With a Snapdragon 636 and 4GB of RAM, you’re getting a device that can handle most of your tasks pretty well, that’s including gaming. I don’t know how this processor, and that 5.8 inch display affect the overall battery life as the phone packs a relatively small 3060mAh battery.
At it’s price range, the phone is competing directly with the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Snapdragon 845), and the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (Snapdragon 636). Remember the Max 3 has an incredible 5500mAh battery.
Nokia 6.1 Specifications and Price in Kenya:
| Display | 5.8 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 Aspect Ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection |
| Cameras | 16MP+5MP Main Rear Cameras 16MP front selfie camera |
| Processor | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 |
| RAM and Storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Battery | 3060mAh battery |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One |
| Network | 4G/LTE |
| Extra | Fingerprint scanner, USB type-C, Dual SIM, Colours: Gloss Black and Gloss Midnight Blue |
| Price | Ksh. 31,900 rrp
Check on PhonePlaceKenya.com for better prices |
