Nokia 7.1 launched: Here are the top 5 alternatives to consider

Nokia has finally unveiled the much anticipated Nokia 7.1. Here are some alternatives to consider before you lock your decision

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Nokia 7.1 comes with a notch and a glass sandwich design

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 One Power
Motorola One Power is the company's first phone to come with a notch

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

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Nokia 6.1 Plus is also a part of Google's Android One program

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

RealMe 2 Pro
RealMe 2 Pro comes with a water drop style notch up front

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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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features an 18:9 display

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Review: Still the budget king?

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 runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 In-Depth Review: Budget smartphone king?

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.

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