HMD Global is holding an event in India on August 21 in order to announce the launch of their latest mid-range smartphone, the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The 6.1 Plus will basically be a better version of the recently launched Nokia 6.1 and will come with a bigger display and better specifications. The smartphone will be a Flipkart exclusive in India.
The Nokia 6.1 Plus is nothing but a rebranded version of the Nokia X6 which was recently launched in China. There are speculations that the company might also launch the Nokia 9, a flagship smartphone at the launch event. The company is touting one of these smartphones as "the most awaited phone."
As for the specifications, the Nokia 6.1 Plus will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The dual-SIM handset will come with 4GB or 6GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. As the company likes to keep the prices of its smartphones higher than the likes of Xiaomi and Asus, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is most likely to be priced at around Rs. 20,000.
Alternatives
In case you are not interested in the Nokia 6.1 Plus or the overpricing is something you do not appreciate, here are some alternatives that are the best value for the money.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is one of the best budget smartphones in India. The smartphone comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor as found on the Nokia 6.1 Plus. It comes with 3GB, 4GB or even 6GB of RAM coupled with either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. Just like the Nokia smartphone, this one also runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphones is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. The device packs in 4GB or 6GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.
Xiaomi Mi A2
If the Android One is what impresses you the most in the Nokia 6.1 Plus, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is a great alternative. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is also a part of Google's Android One program which brings stock Android 8.1 Oreo. The Mi A2 is powered by the much powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.
