As expected, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 6.1 Plus in India, along with the Nokia 5.1 Plus. Both smartphones are Android One devices, which means that they will get timely OS and security updates from Google. The new Nokia smartphones are Flipkart exclusive and will also be available via Nokia’s own online shop. Additionally, as previously speculated, Flipkart and Nokia have also announced a partnership. Both, the Nokia 6.1 Plus and the Nokia 5.1 Plus feature a notch on top of their displays and come with a dual-rear camera setup.
The Nokia 6.1 Plus features an all-glass rear panel, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus comes with a polycarbonate back. Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus Price, availability and launch offers The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes in a 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant. It will be on sale priced at Rs 15,999 starting August 20 and one will be able to buy it from both Flipkart and the Nokia online shop.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus packs 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. The company has announced that the device’s official pricing will be revealed later when it will become available in India by September. The company has also announced an offer for Airtel customers but has not detailed it yet. We will update the article as soon as we receive the details.
Nokia 6.1 Plus specifications The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ notched display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and comes in the above-mentioned variants. The device is a part of Google’s Android One initiative and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.
The dual-SIM device is backed by a 3060 mAh battery that also supports Quick Charge 3.0. For shutterbugs, the Nokia 6.1 Plus comes equipped with a 16MP + 5MP dual-rear camera setup with Zeiss lenses and on the front, it sports a 16 MP sensor. Both the cameras feature a f/2.0 aperture and support shooting in Bothie mode. Nokia 5.1 specifications The Nokia 5.1 Plus is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core SoC and comes equipped with a 5.86-inch HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The smartphone also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is a part of Google’s Android One initiative. The dual-SIM smartphone is also backed by a 3060 mAh battery, which is said to deliver up to 12 hours of video playback. In terms of optics, the Nokia 5.1 Plus sports a 13MP + 5MP dual-rear camera setup with a f/2.0 aperture. On the front, it features an 8MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 80.4-degree angle of view.