Nokia, the Finnish company has made a few announcements today and one of them was the launch of the Nokia 7.1. The Nokia 7.1 is a new mid-range smartphone offering from the company and with its aggressive pricing the company is now aiming towards regaining its old market share. However, if you cannot wait for the device to go on sale, here are some alternatives you can consider.
Motorola One Power
Motorola recently launched the Motorola One Power smartphone in India. Just like the Nokia 7.1, this one also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It also runs on stock Android as it is a part of Google's Android One program. All of this comes in at a price tag of Rs. 15,999.
Nokia 6.1 Plus
The Nokia 6.1 Plus was recently launched in India and it is quite similarly specced when compared to the Nokia 7.1. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.
RealMe 2 Pro
While Nokia brings in a lot of trust and durability with the Nokia 7.1, RealMe provides better specifications at a similar price point. The RealMe 2 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
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Though Nokia has started to bring value for money smartphones to India, Xiaomi still leads the charts when it comes to mid-range smartphones. So, if you cannot wait for the Nokia 7.1 to arrive, you can even trust Xiaomi. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro
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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 surely does not look as beautiful as the Nokia 7.1 but it does pack some similar hardware at a cheaper price point. It sports a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Just like the Nokia 7.1, this one also runs on a stock version of Android. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
