Nokia 6.1 Gets A Huge Price Cut, Base Model Now Priced At Rs 6,999

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HMD Global, the new home of the iconic Finnish mobile brand, is offering a massive discount on the Nokia 6.1. Launched in 2018, the Nokia 6.1 was priced at Rs 18,999 for the top model with 4 GB RAM. The base model with 3 GB RAM was pegged at Rs 16,999. Let’s face it, the phone’s price tag was quite steep from the specifications perspective. Not anymore though, as HMD is offering a significant discount on the Nokia 6.1. As per the updated listing on its official page, the 4 GB Nokia 6.1 is now priced Rs 9,999. That’s flat Rs 9,000 on the launch price. Similarly, the 3 G RAM model can now be yours for Rs 6,999. That’s an excellent deal considering the phone has excellent build quality. Each unit is carved out of from a single solid block of aluminum. The metal unibody not only adds to the aesthetic appeal but also offers robust build quality. Nokia has also cleverly used the bold hue accents for a premium look. It is the recipient of ‘Good Design Award’ after all from the Chicago Athenaeum after all. With the updated pricing, the phone now competes with likes of Redmi Go and Realme C2. To avail the discounted prices, you will have to purchase the phone from Nokia’s online store. The latest prices haven’t been updated by Amazon India and Flipkart as of this writing. Before you make purchase, let’s run through the device’s specifications.

Nokia 6.1 Specifications

The Nokia 6.1 sports a 5.5-inch Full HD+ display. It is an IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel that offers wider color gamut compared to conventional LCDs. It also comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection against scratches. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630 chipset clocked at 2.2 GHz. The 3 GB RAM variant comes with 32 GB storage whereas the 4 GB RAM model is coupled with 64 GB internal storage. Plus, there’s an option to expand it via a microSD card slot.

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On the photography front, the Nokia 6.1 relies on a conventional 16 MP camera with an LED flash to keep company. Backed by optics from the legendary German brand Zeiss, the phone is capable of recording 4K video. On the front, you get an 8 MP selfie camera. It is a dual SIM handset for support 4G VoLTE. The Nokia 6.1 has two microphones, a mono speaker, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB type C port. The device houses a 3,000 mAh battery.

The Nokia 6.1 falls under the Android One program. This ensures that your handset will get regular software updates issued directly by Google.