Since HMD Global’s intervention, Nokia’s smartphone business has been brought back to life. If you haven’t following them recently, the legendary tech company have been coming up with really interesting smartphones lately.
One of them is the new Nokia 6.1 Plus — a new midrange device that offers a bunch of features that makes it stand out from the crowd.
Other than its capable specs, the Nokia 6.1 Plus also brags a premium design, which is a staple feature to most of Nokia’s new releases under HMD Global.
Are capable specs and good looks enough to make this device your top option? Well, here in our Nokia 6.1 Plus versus Honor Play specifications comparison, we’ll be stacking up Nokia’s latest release to one of the most sought-after devices in the industry today.
If you checked out our full review of the Honor Play, you know how much we praised its solid performance, build, and reliable battery life. These make Honor’s current superstar a good benchmark to today’s midrange devices. So if you’re curious how the Nokia 6.1 Plus compare to the Honor Play, go check out our comparison below to learn more.
Nokia 6.1 Plus | Honor Play | |
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Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo Android One | Android 8.1 Oreo EMUI 8.2 |
SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby Hybrid | Dual SIM Dual Standby Hybrid |
Display | 5.8-inch FHD+ IPS 2280 x 1080 pixel resolution ~435ppi 19:9 aspect ratio | 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~409ppi 19:9 aspect ratio |
Processor | 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core | 2.4GHz HiSilicon Kirin 970 octa-core |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
GPU | Adreno 509 | Mali-G72 MP12 GPU Turbo technology |
Storage | 64GB expandable via microSD up to 400GB | 64GB expandable via microSD up to 256GB |
Front camera | 16-megapixel f/2.0 | 16-megapixel 3D Portrait Lighting |
Rear Camera | 16-megapixel (f/2.0) + 5-megapixel (monochrome, f/2.2) PDAF AI scene detection Bothie dual-LED flash | 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel PDAF f/2.2 AI scene detection LED flash |
Audio | Single loudspeaker Headphone Jack | Single loudspeaker Headphone Jack |
Security | Fingerprint scanner Face Unlock | Fingerprint scanner Face Unlock |
Connectivity | HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS USB Type-C | HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.2 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS FM Radio NFC USB Type-C |
Dimensions | 147.2 x 71 x 8.6mm | 157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5mm |
Weight | 151g | 176g |
Colors | White Black Blue | Midnight Black Navy Blue Violet |
Battery | 3,060mAh non-removable Quick Charge 3.0 | 3,750mAh non-removable Fast charging |
Price | Php15,990 | Php15,990 |
I guess it’s evident who’s the winner here. While Nokia’s efforts are highly appreciated, the incredible value that the Honor Play brings for the price has definitely revolutionized the midrange smartphone landscape as we know it.
The two have an identical set of specs, but the Honor Play’s most obvious win is the processor that it runs on. Honor did the unimaginable and placed a flagship-level processor, the Kirin 970, in a budget-friendly smartphone.
For a perspective, this is the same chip found on the Huawei P20 Pro, which is almost two times its price. On the other hand, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, a chipset that’s actually quite good as it’s common to devices that are in its league.
As if it weren’t enough, the Honor Play is also compatible with Huawei’s GPU Turbo technology, which drastically improves the device’s performance in select games.
Despite already having a more powerful processor, the Honor Play was still able to overtake the Nokia 6.1 Plus in some areas. For one, it has a 3,750mAh battery is juicier than the 3,060mAh battery of the latter. It also has a larger 6.3-inch FHD+ screen, while the Nokia 6.1 Plus settles at 5.8-inches.
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But to Nokia’s credit, their offering comes with a better-looking design. This thing is sandwiched in glass and is being held by a sturdy metal frame. The handset also has a Bothie feature, which is unique to Nokia’s devices. It basically allows the user to use the front and rear cameras at the same time, so you can capture two moments at once.
Lastly, the device’s Android One software and Nokia’s commitment to delivering software updates makes this handset futureproof. It was recently announced that the Android 9 Pie beta for the Honor Play has already been released, so we also don’t have to question Honor’s after-sales support.
So, if you can get your hands on it (as it’s unsurprisingly always out of stock), go with the Honor Play. With the same price of Php15,990, this device provides more bang-for-your-buck than the Nokia 6.1 Plus. But if you to try the new offering from the mobile brand we all know and love, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is not a bad choice either.
Configuration wise Honor phones looks better than Nokia. However I guess Nokia has bigger brand value when it brand comparison. Both are same priced, but with better features I think Honer wins this battle.
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