Nokia still feels like a nostalgic brand. After its resurrection in 2016 by HMD Global, Nokia has gained a pretty healthy position in the smartphone space. They have built their profile with a solid product line-up, and the latest addition to it, is the new Nokia 7.1.
The Nokia 7.1 is an elegantly constructed smartphone and with the combination of Android One, it is quite an appealing package. With all this, Nokia has also managed pack all the latest hardware which makes this device a strong contender in the budget price segment.
To know what makes the Nokia 7.1 stand out from its competition, read on.
Crafted for luxury
The Nokia 7.1 comes with a glass construction design, both at the front and the back. With Gorilla Glass 3 protection, the device feels premium as well as sturdy. It weighs about 160 grams and is 7.99mm in thickness. It has a premium aluminium metal frame with diamond-cut chamfers. With the curved edged design, the device feels quite comfortable to hold in the hand. The fingerprint sensor is also neatly placed at the back without interrupting the look and feel of the phone. The Nokia 7.1 will be available in two colour option- the Gloss Steel with a bright and fresh feel to it while there is also a Gloss Midnight Blue variant for people having taste for slightly subdued colours.
The hardware you need
The Nokia 7.1 runs on the Snapdragon 636 processor which is Qualcomm’s latest mid-range processor. With this, you can run all your social media apps like YouTube, Instagram and most of the other productivity software with ease. The Nokia 7.1 also sports an Adreno 509 GPU which should deliver a decent gaming performance. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which is decent for a budget device. If you are someone who loves to store large movie files or your entire collection of music, you can simply insert a micro SD card and get additional storage up to 400GB.
Power of Android One
The Nokia 7.1 runs on the latest Android 9.0 (Pie) which is latest from Google. The device is also part of Google’s Android One program which means it will receive all the latest Android updates just like Google Pixel devices. As the device runs on stock Android, you get better RAM optimisation, a simpler user interface and also frequent security updates. Android One will also keep this device run smoother for a longer period of time. There also new AI based features and even Digital Wellbeing, an upcoming feature that helps you track and maintain the amount of time you use your phone. These are the kind of feature you get well before other devices will.
Experience the HDR display
The Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.8-inch, edge-to-edge display. The full-HD display on the device has a pixel density of 432 PPI. Nokia claims with its PureDisplay technology, the screen is capable of producing vibrant colours along with great viewing angles. But the most unique feature of the display is its HDR 10 compliancy which is rare to find in devices of this price range. With HDR 10, you get better colour balance which will make watching high quality content from Netflix and other streaming services a truly great experience.
Nokia has also included ambient display support which can really be handy at times. You can view most of your notifications without unlocking the phone which helps in improving battery life.
Capture every detail
The Nokia 7.1 sports a dual camera setup. The primary sensor is a 12MP shooter, while the secondary is a 5MP unit for depth control. Both the lenses are from Zeiss optics which Nokia claims can capture crisper and sharper images with wider range of colours. These cameras can be great for casual social media uploads. If you have some serious thoughts about photography, Nokia has also included a Pro mode which lets you take control over most of the camera settings. The rear cameras are also complimented with a dual-tone flash which can be great for clicking evenly toned portrait images. The front selfie camera is an 8 MP unit which can also capture wide angle selfies.
Never feel short of connectivity
Nokia has made sure the Nokia 7.1 meets all the latest connectivity standards. The device is equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11/ac (2.4 / 5GHz) along with Wi-Fi Direct support. Nokia has also included Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Low energy) and aptX support for longer connectivity and lossless audio quality. The device is also NFC enabled, which is handy for making quick payments and connecting to other NFC devices instantly.
Go all day without a recharge
Nokia has made sure your phone doesn’t demand regular battery recharges. The Nokia 7.1 sports a massive 3000mAh battery which can last all day long even under heavy use. The device also supports 18W fast charging so you barely find yourself waiting for those full charges.
Can’t wait to get hands on the latest Nokia 7.1? Well, you don’t need to wait as they are available at www.reliancedigital.in and also at your nearest Reliance Digital store.
