The verdict
Your pick: Nokia 6.1, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 6.1, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Nokia 5, if you care about…
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 172 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,918 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Copper, White, Grey, Blue, Gold | Blue, Silver, Black, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.05 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 148.8 mm | 149.7 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 160 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.2 % Best value | 68.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 16 h | — |
| Standby time | 507 h | — |
| Music playback time | 119 h | — |
Display
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,278 :1 Best value | 916 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.94 W/kg | 0.32 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.82 W/kg | 1.55 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 6.1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1043, TA-1045, TA-1054, TA-1050, TA-1068 | TA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027 |
