The Nokia 6 is a Nokia-branded budget smartphone running the Android operating system. It is the first smartphone from the Finnish company HMD Global,[a] created through the partial divestment of Nokia's devices division; the first Nokia-branded smartphone since the Lumia 638; and the first Nokia-branded Android smartphone since the short-lived Nokia X2 in 2014.[2][3] The phone was first announced for China on 8 January 2017,[4] with a global version announced the following month.[5][6]
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| Brand | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Developer | HMD Global |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Slogan | Immersive entertainment[1] |
| Family | Single digit Series |
| First released | 20 January 2017 |
| Successor | Nokia 6.1 |
| Related | Nokia 2 Nokia 3 Nokia 5 Nokia 7 Nokia 8 |
| Dimensions | 154 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" Current: Android 9.0 "Pie" |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| CPU | Octa core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 128 GB |
| Battery | Non-removable, 3000 mAh Li-Po |
| Rear camera | Primary: 16 MP, AF, f/2.0, dual-tone LED flash for true and natural colour Front: 8 MP |
| Display | 5.5" 1080p Full HD 2.5D curved display with Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Sound | Single speaker, 3.5mm Headphone jack, Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone |
| Connectivity | • 3.5 mm TRRS headphone jack • Bluetooth • USB 2.0 via Micro-USB port |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch screen |
| Other | Compass, fingerprint reader (front-mounted), NFC (Note: see Variants) |
| Website | Nokia 6 |
The successor to the Nokia 6, the Nokia 6 (2018) (also known as the Nokia 6.1), was announced on January 5, 2018 in China and on February 25, 2018 for other parts of the world.
Specifications
Hardware
The Nokia 6 features a 16:9 5.5-inch Full HD (1080x1920 pixel resolution) display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and has a micro-USB port. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus.[7] Most variants support either a single Nano-SIM and a microSD card or two Nano-SIM cards.
Software
The Nokia 6 2017 version originally shipped with Android 7.1.1 Nougat; an update to Android 7.1.2 Nougat came out in October 2017.[8] In late January 2018, the stable version of Android 8.0 Oreo was released for the Nokia 6.[9][10], By March 28 2018, the Android 8.1.0 Oreo Update came out with the March Security Patch. On February 21, 2019, the Nokia 6 received the Android 9 Pie update.
Release
The Nokia 6 was first released in China on 20 January 2017, shortly after its announcement. Demand was high, and it was sold out within minutes after receiving over a million registrations.[11] On 26 February 2017, at Mobile World Congress 2017, it was announced that Nokia 6 will be available globally.[12] It was released in other Asian markets including Malaysia in 30 May 2017[13], and has been rolled out in Europe starting June 2017[14][15].
Its launch in the United States was on 6 July 2017. It was released on Amazon.com on 12 July 2017 for a price of $199.99, containing Amazon advertisements.[16] It was later made available through Best Buy for $229.99 at both its physical stores and online. The version sold by Best Buy does not contain Amazon advertisements.[17]
The Nokia 6 launched in India on 23 August 2017 through Amazon, priced at ₹14,999.[18][19] On 10 August it was announced the device received over 1 million registrations on Amazon India.[20]
Indonesia was the last country in which the Nokia 6 was released on 14 September 2017. Following Indonesian regulations which state that mobile device hardware must have a minimum of 30% local content, the Nokia 6 is assembled in Indonesia alongside the components necessary to satisfy those regulations.[21]
Variants
There are a few variants of Nokia 6 known so far[22][23]:
| Model Number | Region | Remarks | Latest Build | HAC | SS / DS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA-1000 | China | 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB ROM, no NFC, Google Services available after July 2017 Update [24] | 00CN_5_620_SP05 | DS | |
| TA-1003 | Hong Kong[25] and Taiwan | 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, no NFC | 00WW_6_12_H | No | DS |
| TA-1021 | Global | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM / 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM | 00WW_6_17D_SP05 | No | DS |
| TA-1025 | Global | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM / 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM | ** | Yes | DS |
| TA-1033 | Global | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM / 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM | ** | No | SS |
| TA-1039 | Global | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM / 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM | ** | Yes | SS |
The model number can be identified from the box, the introduction screen when the system boots up for the first time, and in the Settings > About Phone > Model.
** https://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/security-updates Select Nokia 6
HAC refers to hearing aid compatibility. SS / DS refers to having a single or dual SIM slot.
See also
Notes
- ^ Under license from Nokia Corporation
References
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- ^ Hoyle, Andrew. "Nokia 6 review: Beauty on a budget". CNET. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ Real, Mark. "Nokia 6 Now Receiving Android 7.1.2, October Security Patch". AndroidHeadlines. Android Headlines. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Cragg, Oliver. "HMD Global kicks off Android 8.0 Oreo rollout for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5". Android Authority. Android Authority.
- ^ Jonnalagadda, Harish. "Stable Oreo update is now rolling out to the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6". Android Central. Mobile Nations.
- ^ "New Nokia smartphone sold out in a minute after release in China". RT International.
- ^ Palmer, Jordan (26 February 2017). "Nokia takes the wraps off of the Nokia 5, 3, and 3310, also announces global availability of the Nokia 6 and more". Android Police. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Nokia 6, 5, and 3 To Be Launched In Malaysia On 30 May - Lowyat.NET". www.lowyat.net. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- ^ "Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 now have UK prices and release dates". TechRadar. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- ^ "Nokia 3, 5, 6 & 3310 release timelines in Europe, APAC, UK and India". Nokiapoweruser. 2017-04-16. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- ^ Miller, Paul (11 July 2017). "Nokia 6 is now available on Amazon for $179.99 if you love lock screen ads". The Verge.
- ^ "Nokia 6 available online and in stores at Best Buy for $229". Android Central. 31 October 2017.
- ^ "Nokia 6, 5 and 3 launched in India: Price, specs and availability". The Economic Times. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "HMD Global launches Nokia 3, 5, and 6 in India". Android Police. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "Nokia 6 receives over 1 million registrations on Amazon India before August 23 sale". 10 August 2017.
- ^ Widiartanto, Yoga. "Pabrik "Smartphone" Nokia Resmi Beroperasi di Batam - Kompas.com". KOMPAS.com. Kompas Cyber Media. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Nokia 6 Model Numbers and Variants (TA-1000, TA-1003, TA-1021)". Team Android. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2017-08-19.
- ^ "Introducing the new Nokia 6 with Android". www.nokia.com. Retrieved 2017-08-19.
- ^ "Exclusive: Nokia 6 China variant gets Google Play Store support with the July update (Optional Feature)". Nokia Power User. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
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