New Nokia 6 (2018) with SD 630 Launched: Specifications, features and Price In India

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 9 Apr 2018

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HMD Global today launched a handful of smartphones in India including the new Nokia 6 aka Nokia 6 (2018). In this upgraded version, HMD Global has tried to fix all the shortcoming of original the Nokia 6 which was launched last year.

Nokia 6 2018 Features and Highlights

The new Nokia 6 has some subtle changes in design event though HMD Global uses the same unibody design language and same 6000 series aluminum chassis. This time, the Nokia 6 features subtly curved corners and a 2.5D curved glass covers the display on top. The fingerprint sensor has also moved from front to the rear panel.

Face up, the Nokia 6 (2018) has the same 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with 16:9 aspect ratio. However, its innards have been upgraded. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 630 mobile processor which paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. If that’s not enough, you can always bump up storage using microSD card.

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The updated Nokia 6 doesn’t really get anything new on optics front. It features a same 16MP rear camera from ZEISS optic. The rear camera also comes with dual-tone LED flash, PDAF and f/2.0 aperture. Up front, it packs an 8MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. Nokia is also offering its ‘Bothie’ feature in this budget device.

Nokia has also swapped normal micro USB port with a USB type C port which as per the company also refill up to 50 percent of its 3000mAh battery in 30 minutes. The phone debuts in India with Android Oreo out of the box.

Nokia 6 (2018) Price In India and Availability

The Nokia 6 (2018) will retail in India for Rs 16,999 as per company’s announcement. The phone will be available on Amazon India and Nokia outlets from April 6 onwards. Cashback offers are also announced.

Nokia 6 (2018) vs Nokia 6 (2017) Specifications

Model	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 6 (2017)
Display	5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection	5.5-inch, Full HD, IPS LCD, 2.5D curved glass display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Processor	Snapdragon 630 processor	Snapdragon 430 processor
RAM	3GB	3GB
Internal Storage	32GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB	32GB, expandable up to 256GB
Software	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Primary Camera	16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, 1.0um pixel size, f/2.0 aperture	16MP rear camera, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture Dual Tone LED Flash
Secondary Camera	8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture, 84° wide-angle lens	8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture
Battery	3000mAh built-in battery with fast charging	3000mAh
Others	Hybrid Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack	Hybrid Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB OTG, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack
Dimensions	148.8 × 75.8 × 8.15-8.6mm; Weight: 172g	154 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm; Weight: 169 g
Price	Re. 16,999	Rs. 14,999

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Last Updated on: April 9, 2018

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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