Nokia 6 Full Review

 This is a comprehensive Nokia 6 review, one of Nokia's latest android devices

Highlights

• The Nokia 6 goes for 95,000 Naira in Nigeria
• It looks great and feels solid, but isn't that easy to hold and use
• Gadgets 360 rates the phone 7 out of 10 

 

The Nokia 6 was the first Nokia-branded Android smartphone unveiled by HMD Global, the new owners of the iconic Nokia brand, earlier this year. It was initially unveiled in China, and was exclusive there for a few months before being made available in other markets. For HMD Global, the Nokia 6 launch was its first step into the Android smartphone space.

The Nokia 6 is said to be in high demand in India already, as Amazon India claims that it received over one million registrations for the first sale. Of all three Nokia-branded Android smartphones, this is the one that is truly considered Nokia's comeback device. It offers some familiar design cues associated with the Finnish brand, and now we also get stock Android with the promise of quick updates.

However, its age is a problem. The Nokia 6 is essentially a mid-range smartphone, one that was originally launched seven months ago and its specifications are behind today's standards. It might have a tough time keeping up with the current competition at its price point.

Is this really a comeback for the the Nokia brand, or is it just media buzz? Let's find out in our in-depth review of the Device

 

Nokia 6 design

 

 

Much like the Nokia 3, the Nokia 6 ships in a playful retail box designed to remind you of the old Nokia days. The phone feels solid when you hold it in your hands, and the company says it has been milled from a single piece of 6000 series aluminium.

This gives the phone sturdiness which could help it survive minor drops. During our review, we accidentally dropped the Nokia 6 a couple of times and it suffered no damage whatsoever. The metallic back means that the phone is slippery and we would recommend using a back cover with the Nokia 6.

This Nokia 6 review also exposes us to a 7.85mm, the Nokia 6 isn't the slimmest out there, but its 169g weight is reasonable for a phone with a 5.5-inch screen. We felt using the phone with only one hand can be a little stressful over time as this phone is a little too wide, and the chamfered edges can be uncomfortable. We prefer phones with rounded edges when it comes to the grip. There's Corning Gorilla Glass on the front, but it doesn't extend right to the edges and corners.

The power and volume buttons are on the right and feel decent enough. Antenna bands can be seen running across the top and bottom of the phone's back and cutting through the frame, but they are quite discreet. There's a 3.5mm audio jack at the top, while the charging port and dual speakers are on the bottom of the Nokia 6.

The hybrid dual-SIM tray can fit two Nano-SIM but you have to choose between using a second SIM and a microSD card. The fingerprint scanner at the front is touch-sensitive and doesn't need to be pressed. It also doubles up as a home button. Compared to other phones in the same price range, the Nokia 6's fingerprint scanner doesn't unlock the device as fast but is good enough for everyday use.

The primary camera is placed in an oval Chrome housing that is reminiscent of Nokia's Lumia days.

The single sensor is accompanied by a dual-tone flash. The camera projects slightly, which is another reason to consider using a back cover. As seen on other Nokia devices, there's one brand logo in the front and another at the back.

The 5.5-inch screen has decent brightness, and colours are crisp as well. We had no issues with viewing angles or sunlight legibility. Unfortunately, there's no LED indicator for notifications, which the company has claimed was a conscious decision due to market research.

Overall, the Nokia 6 shouldn't disappoint anyone in terms of design, as it stands out from the competition which all tend to look the same. Its build quality will give you confidence in everyday use.

In the retail box, you will find a power adaptor, a charging c
able, earphones, the standard documentation, a SIM ejector tool, and, of course, the phone itself.

 

Nokia 6 specifications and software

The Nokia 6 review reveal features a 5.5-inch full-HD 403ppi IPS LCD screen. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB RAM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
 The Snapdragon 430 SoC is common in phones at lower prices

The Nokia 6 packs 32GB of storage and supports microSD cards of up to 128GB. It also has a 3000mAh battery. On the camera front, there's a 16-megapixel rear camera while the front camera's resolution is 8 megapixels, and both have f/2.0 apertures. There's a Micro-USB port for charging and data transfers, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio enhancement. There's 4G with VoLTE as well. Other connectivity options include USB-OTG, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1.

HMD Global promised that it will ship stock Android on all Nokia-branded phones. This should make it relatively easy to roll out Android updates. The Nokia 6 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and our review unit received the August security update over-the-air, in line with the company's promise of timely updates. HMD has also promised an Android O update for the Nokia 6  as well as the other phones in this series.

With Android Nougat, the Nokia 6 gets almost all the features one can find on Google's Pixel devices. One of our favorite features on the Nokia 6 is that you can perform actions with supported apps by simply long-pressing their icons. Android 7.1.1 also lets you have six quick toggles in the notifications shade as opposed to five in earlier versions.

You can quickly launch the camera app by pressing the power button twice. The Nokia 6 comes with has very few third-party apps such as the Amazon app, which is there in part because this phone is exclusive to Amazon India. There are all the usual Google apps including Photos, which is the default Gallery app.

 

New Nokia 3310 just dropped, here is everything you need to know

Your favorite phone is finally here....


If any phone can sell itself on nostalgia alone, that phone is the Nokia 3310.

It’s one of the most popular mobiles of all time, remembered for its near-indestructible build, long-lasting battery and legendary Snake (well, Snake 2 if we’re being accurate) game, and the team licensing the Nokia phone name has jumped at the chance to reignite the love for a phone which was once the leader in the mobile market.

Enter the new Nokia 3310, a homage to the iconic handset with a helping of modern-day upgrades. If you were a fan of the 3310 and long for those simpler times, the likelihood is you’ll want to pick this up.

If you're less familiar with the original though, this is just another feature phone which won't satisfy your smartphone sensibilities with a price that's steeper than it needs to be.

The original phone sold 126 million units, so while this will never reach that kind of level of sales it may suit those who want to use a feature phone or have a cheaper alternative phone to take to festivals or as a backup in their bag while away.

• It doesn’t matter if you hate the new Nokia 3310, it’s already done its job

New Nokia 3310 price and release date

• Out now in the UK, but not yet in the US or Australia
• Costs £49.99 (around $65, AU$90)

The Nokia 3310 price is £49.99 (around $65, AU$90), placing it perfectly as a secondary phone purchase, and it’s one that will likely appeal to both Nokia fans and festival goers.

Some will balk at having to pay that much for a ‘dumb phone’, especially when similarly spec'd feature phones can be had for almost half the price.

There's no question the 3310 name is influencing the price here, and if you're looking for value for money there are better handsets out there.

But for those who simply want to own the new 3310 - and these people do exist - it's still an accessible price tag.

It’s on sale now in the UK through Vodafone and Carphone Warehouse, with EE confirming it will also range the 3310. Meanwhile Three and O2 have ruled themselves out for now. It’s only a limited release at the moment though, so it may be some time before you’re able to pick it up.

Those in the US will have to wait longer, as the current version of the Nokia 3310 won’t work with the country’s mobile networks. A release in Australia is still unclear too.

Design

• Small and light
• Retro, plastic design

Look at the new Nokia 3310 front-on and there’s no mistaking the phone it is paying homage to. This looks like the younger and slightly more attractive sibling of the original Nokia 3310.

The distinctive border around the screen and the layout of the 'num' keys give you the retro throwback, but Nokia has majorly slimmed down and modernized the design, making the new 3310 supremely pocketable.

When you’re carrying this phone around, you won’t even know it’s in your pocket. We found it didn’t weigh our pockets down and could even slip in next to our wallet.

It tips the scales at just 79.6g, making it comfortably lighter than the 137g original.

Unlike a lot of modern phones, it’s made of plastic. You may not love this design, but this is one way HMD has been able to keep the price low for the new Nokia 3310.

For Nokia 3310 purists though, the new reboot will be somewhat of a disappointment. We've spoken to many people about the new 3310, and a number said they'd rather HMD had kept the design closer to the original.

We're inclined to agree - it would have been nice for the new handset to follow the original a little more closely in terms of look - but it is a design that remains practical and functional.

Considering it’s plastic construction, it still feels comfortable to hold and it won’t slip out of your hand like some phones made with of can easily do.

It may not be as legendarily sturdy as the original Nokia 3310, but it should be able to take a few more knocks than other phones you can buy in 2017.

In terms of colors, you’ll have the choice of four for the new Nokia 3310. Those are the traditional dark blue and grey, while there are also new psychedelic yellow and warm red colors.

Both of those new colors are a little closer to the Nokia Lumia phones of recent years, but we prefer the dark blue version of the phone, and it seems we’re not alone, as this appears to be one of the most commonly available shades.

The design of the Nokia 3310 feels freshened up, but we can understand how some people are a little disappointed this phone doesn’t look more like the original.

Display

• Low resolution screen
• It's in color, but doesn't respond to touch

Unlike your modern smartphone, there’s not much room for the display on the new Nokia 3310. Instead it’s banished to the top half of the phone and is only 2.4 inches big.

This time it’s a bright, full color display, but the resolution isn’t particularly impressive at 240 x 320.

You’ll particularly notice how low the resolution is when you’re looking at photos.

That’s a bit of a shame considering entry-level smartphones that don't cost all that much more than the 'dumb' 3310 can pack 720p HD displays.

For the basic tasks that you'll want to use this for though, such as texting and calling, you don’t need a super crisp display and the screen on the new 3310 suffices. Needless to say though, you won't be watching any videos on it and gaming is graphically basic.

Also note this isn't a touchscreen, so you won’t be able to tap on the screen to interact with it. You’ll need to navigate around the phone with the button below instead.

Meet the New Nokia 3310

The Nokia 3310 is back - or at least will be soon. The iconic handset is reportedly set to be reborn later this month when HMD, the Finnish company that has the rights to the Nokia brand, recently unveiled a new version of the device.

Despite the wonders of today’s smartphones, with their 4G internet connections, touchscreens and endless choice of apps - the 3310 still holds a special place in many hearts.

Nokia sold more than 100 million of them, and at a rumored price of around £50, the new version could well feature as a popular second phone. Here’s why it holds such a cult status.

So rumours of a potential return for the iconic device this week has sent much of the technology world into a nostalgia-fuelled frenzy.

With the original device a major hit thanks to its simplicity, long battery life and incredible durability, any successor will need to be something truly special to replace the original Nokia 3310.
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But now it looks like we may have got our first look at what this new device could really look like.

The new Nokia 3310 that has received a major technological and hardware boost, but keeps much of the original’s iconic design.
Sporting a classic colorful molded poly-carbonate design that is 14mm thick, the new Nokia 3310 is updated for modern consumers with a number of extra features.

This includes a first-ever rear camera for the device, situated on the rear panel just above the Nokia logo.

The new Nokia 3310 phone would also sport a 1.5in color screen - a far cry from the original’s two-tone, blocky grey and green display.

There’s also a built-in FM radio, the ability to create your own ringtone, and charging via micro-USB.