Nokia 6.1 (Nokia 6 2018)

• Pros
• • Stunning design
  • Android One device
  • Good performer
• Cons
• • Sub-par cameras
  • Unsatisfactory battery life

• Verdict

Despite missing out on the in-vogue bezel-less trend, the Nokia 6 (2018) is undoubtedly one of the most good-looking smartphones in the affordable segment right now. Moreover, it`s a drastic improvement over its predecessor as it features improved camera capabilities, smoother performance and comes with a promise of software updates for at least the next two years. The battery life could`ve been better and I would`ve liked to see a more capable selfie-camera, but the Nokia 6 (2018) is a compelling sma... Read Full Verdict  

Despite missing out on the in-vogue bezel-less trend, the Nokia 6 (2018) is undoubtedly one of the most good-looking smartphones in the affordable segment right now. Moreover, it`s a drastic improvement over its predecessor as it features improved camera capabilities, smoother performance and comes with a promise of software updates for at least the next two years. The battery life could`ve been better and I would`ve liked to see a more capable selfie-camera, but the Nokia 6 (2018) is a compelling smartphone nonetheless. Unfortunately, the affordable segment has become exceedingly competitive in recent years and in today`s day-and-age, being good is just not good enough. The Nokia 6.1 retails for Rs 18,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, but for Rs 4,000 less, one could instead opt for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which ships with a faster processor, a bigger display, a more capacious battery and a better camera setup. You could save even more by opting for the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 (review), which shares most of its core specifications with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (review). That said, I think the new Nokia 6 should find many takers, given that it gets quite a few things right. All in all, I am waiting to see what the Finnish giant cooks up next. After all, third time`s the charm, right?