6 best Nokia smartphones

Stephen Elop practically killed Nokia’s mobile unit at one time. Now this company specializes exclusively in the production of telecommunications equipment for telecom operators. However, Nokia smartphones can still be bought in stores selling such appliances. How so? This is because brand rights are sold to HMD Global. And it is impossible not to notice that she is trying to produce memorable products under him. Let's take a look at the top six Nokia smartphones released over the past two years.

Top Nokia best smartphones

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top Nokia best smartphones	1	Nokia 8 Sirocco	37 289 ₽
	2	Nokia 7 Plus	23 990 ₽
	3	Nokia 8 Dual sim	22 489 ₽
	4	Nokia 6.1 64GB	15 890 ₽
	5	Nokia 5.1 16GB	11 690 ₽
	6	Nokia 3.1 16GB	8 749 ₽

Nokia 8 Sirocco

Rating: 4.9

One of the best smartphones in this ranking. Its characteristics are difficult to find fault with, and the device looks luxurious. The functionality it provides Android 8.0 - the most recent version of the operating system, and even devoid of any shell. HMD Global has added several applications from itself, and this is where all of the software changes are exhausted. The image here is displayed on a 5.5-inch display with curved sides. It was created using OLED technology, and therefore the user can rely on perfect black colors and excellent energy efficiency. Also, the screen installed here can boast a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, which is very bad. The 16: 9 aspect ratio makes it difficult to simultaneously use two applications, but it makes viewing videos on YouTube more comfortable.

A smartphone can not cost 40 thousand rubles. because of the display alone. Here, the high cost is also due to well-implemented water protection. She, by the way, is a good reason to use a dual camera somewhere on the beach - right in the sea or river. Sensors with a resolution of 12 and 13 megapixels are hidden under the lenses of this camera. The focal length of the optics is different, so the owner of the smartphone can take advantage of the optical double zoom. A good opportunity to bring the girl you like! The main lens has an aperture of f / 1.7, so you can get good shots even in low light conditions. But you can't say the same about the “front-end” - a modest 5-megapixel module is involved in its quality here. Send photos and videos to the Internet is offered via LTE-A 12th category or Wi-Fi 802.11ac. In short, the data transfer rate will be huge.

If we continue to talk about wireless modules, then we must mention the presence of ANT + support here. With the help of this technology, you can connect any medical device to your smartphone - for example, a heart rate sensor. According to the same standard transmit data and pedal sensors. That is, the support of his athletes just come in handy. Well, everyone else will appreciate Bluetooth 5.0, which is used to transmit sound to a wireless speaker or headset. There is also NFC here that speeds up pairing and allows you to replace a bank card with a smartphone.The operation of all these technologies and the operating system itself is provided by the Snapdragon 835 top processor, consisting of eight high-performance cores and the Adreno 540 graphics accelerator. Also included are 128 GB of fixed and 6 GB of RAM. And before you buy, pay attention to the fact that there are two versions of the device - with two slots for SIM-cards and one.

The battery used here has a capacity of 3260 mAh, which in the presence of support for fast charging technology is enough. By the way, the network adapter is connected via USB Type-C. The same connector is used to connect the wired headset, which is present in the kit.

Nokia 7 Plus

Rating: 4.8

Another unit with curved side faces in our ranking. These ends do not carry any functional load, but they make the 6-inch display more elegant. The display was created using IPS technology, which is why the device is cheaper than the above-considered instance. It also uses a lower resolution - 2160x1080 pixels. However, the pixel density of this decreased not much, it reaches 402 PPI. That is, you can distinguish pixelation here only under a magnifying glass. It should be noted that the manufacturer switched to the 18: 9 aspect ratio, due to which simultaneous work with several applications becomes more comfortable.

On the front panel there is not only a display, but also a front camera lens with a resolution of 16 megapixels. It seems that the quality of the resulting images should suit absolutely any buyer. Should please and rear camera, which is double. Under its lenses, the glass for which was provided by the well-known company ZEISS, matrices with a resolution of 12 and 13 megapixels are hidden. The focal length of the optics used here is no different. But this cannot be said about the diaphragm - it has the value of f / 1.75 and f / 2.6. Therefore, the second lens plays a supporting role, trying to provide a nice bokeh. The lack of optical stabilization is frustrating - because of this, in the dark, photos are obtained, if not useless, then very average.

Under the body of the device is an eight-core Snapdragon 660 processor. This is a mid-budget solution, featuring good computing power. It is complemented by a graphics accelerator Adreno 512, thanks to which the user can enjoy games. Well, somewhere nearby on the motherboard there are 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. You can increase the amount of the latter by installing a microSD card, but for this you will have to sacrifice a second SIM card.

Speaking of data transfer, it is impossible not to mention the presence of support for LTE-A of the sixth category. Also, the smartphone easily recognizes Wi-Fi 802.11ac networks. Be sure to appreciate the customer and NFC-chip, with which in the supermarket you can pay for the purchased products. There is also Bluetooth 5.0. But it is not necessary to use it for transmitting sound - the device is not deprived of the traditional 3.5-millimeter audio jack. The dactyloscopic sensor protecting personal information from prying eyes has not gone anywhere either. The functionality of the device provides Android 8.0.

The device turned out to be large. It also weighs a lot - 186 g. But inside it there was a place for the battery, the capacity of which was 3800 mAh. Its recharging is carried out via a USB Type-C connector.

Nokia 8 Dual sim

Rating: 4.7

One of the first smartphones from HMD Global, which received a protective glass with curved edges. Under the glass here lies a relatively small display, created by IPS technology. Maximum viewing angles, good color reproduction - all this will surely please the buyer. The screen has a diagonal of 5.3 inches and a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. The last parameter contributes to the excellent display of photos and 4K-videos. Pixel density reaches 554 PPI - even the most picky buyer will not require more. By the way, the 16: 9 aspect ratio is ideal for viewing content on YouTube. The picture displays the operating system Android 7.1, devoid of branded shell and other decorations, actively consuming memory.

If you want to watch the video online, you can do it even while on the street. LTE-A ninth category support for high-speed data reception. At home or in the office, you can actively operate an expensive router, since the smartphone easily recognizes Wi-Fi 802.11ac networks. If you want to connect a wireless headset or some other accessory to the device, then Bluetooth 5.0 will come to the rescue. Accelerates the first sync NFC-chip. Well, ANT + support does look something out of the ordinary - not every top-end smartphone has it.

You can buy this device for the sake of his camera. It is double, and under each lens hides a 13-megapixel matrix. However, this camera does not always cope with portraits - sometimes the system blurs not only the background, but also, for example, a strand of hair. But here there is an optical image stabilizer. Even with f / 2 aperture, it allows you to get good shots in the dark. By the way, the smartphone can also shoot 4K video, it does it with a frequency of 30 frames / s. If we recall the front camera, then it has a resolution of 13 megapixels, which speaks best of its capabilities.

The device is powered by Snapdragon 835. This is a top-end processor consisting of 8 cores and an Adreno 540 video accelerator. There are also 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory under the case. There is also a slot for a microSD card, but it is combined with a space for a second SIM card. As for the battery, there are no special complaints either. It has a capacity of 3090 mAh, charging is carried out on a symmetrical and due to this very convenient USB Type-C connector. There is also support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. Finally, not forgotten by the manufacturer of the smartphone and such simple things as a fingerprint scanner and a 3.5 mm audio jack. But there is no water protection. More precisely, there is, but it is only the splash protection that meets the IP54 standard.

Nokia 6.1 64GB

Rating: 4.6

One of the most inexpensive Nokia smartphones among those whose screens are able to boast curved side faces. It is also one of the freshest devices in our rating - it was officially introduced in February 2018. The functionality of the gadget provides the operating system Android 8.0, which will not become obsolete for many years.On the back of the device is a fingerprint scanner, which will not allow a stranger to use the smartphone. Well, somewhere below it is a battery, the capacity of which is 3000 mAh. Not much, but with fast charging technology, this is not so important. The network adapter here connects to the USB Type-C connector. That is, you will not have cases when the plug is inserted only from the third time.

The device belongs to the mid-budget segment, so he could not get the perfect camera. The buyer is waiting for a single lens manufactured by the German company ZEISS. Under it lies the matrix, the resolution of which is 16 megapixels. Light enters it through the f-hole having f / 2 value. Someone this camera will arrange the full program. If you are accustomed to flagship smartphones, then it is better to buy a more expensive device - one of the models discussed above.

If we talk about the "front-end", then its resolution is 8 megapixels. The resulting images look very good on the IPS-display used here, the diagonal of which reaches 5.5 inches. The resolution of 1920x1080 pixels allows the processor not to strain too much. At the same time it is quite enough for comfortable viewing of the picture. And how could it be otherwise with a pixel density of 401 PPI? You can only regret that Gorilla Glass 3 is used here as a protective glass, while at the time of this writing there is already the fifth generation.

For data transmission, LTE-A of the fourth category is used here. You can also connect to a Wi-Fi 802.11n network. Alas, a higher speed standard is not supported. There is also support for NFC - technology, with which you can replace your bank card with a smartphone. Bluetooth 5.0 is used for sound transmission. If you have only a wired headset at hand, then the 3.5 mm audio jack is useful. When you connect headphones to it, you can use an FM radio receiver, which is never superfluous.

As a processor, an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 is installed here. This is a mid-budget solution, which has an Adreno 508 graphics accelerator at its disposal. There are also 4 GB of operational memory and 64 GB of permanent memory under the smartphone case. Not forgotten, and a slot for microSD card, which is again combined with the slot under the second SIM-card. The weight of a smartphone with such components is 169 g.

Nokia 5.1 16GB

Rating: 4.5

Another smartphone, released recently. He also belongs to the mid-budget segment. As befits the products HMD Global, the device can boast of the Android operating system, devoid of any proprietary shell. This usually provides a more stable operation. By the way, it uses the eighth version of the "green robot", which will not become obsolete for many years. Also, the device has two slots for SIM-cards and a separate slot for a microSD card. And you will need an external drive, since the built-in memory here is not enough - only 16 GB.

Continuing the conversation about the components, it is impossible not to mention the processor. MediaTek Helio P18 is involved in its quality here. This is an inexpensive eight-core solution, half of which cores operate at a clock frequency of 2 GHz. With this chipset, you can use your smartphone for games, even if the graphics level drops. Although 2 GB of RAM still impose certain restrictions.

The picture here is displayed on a 5.5-inch display with an 18: 9 aspect ratio. It was created using IPS technology, thanks to which the buyer will enjoy maximum viewing angles. The screen resolution is 2160x1080 pixels.It is unlikely that at least one of the owners of the device will complain about this parameter. It is difficult to make a claim to the back of the camera. Yes, it consists of only one lens. Yes, the resolution of 16 megapixels by modern standards is not amazing. But is it possible to expect something more from the device for 14 thousand rubles? If we talk about the "frontalke", then it has half the resolution.

The manufacturer of this device tried to save. But he still didn’t be stingy, having provided his creation with the support of LTE networks and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. In our reality, high-speed data transfer is the most important thing. It is unlikely that a smartphone would be in demand if it were not equipped with the support of the above standards. There is also Bluetooth 4.2, which provides sound transmission to the speaker or headset. If there are no wireless accessories at hand, then you can use a wired connection - the 3.5 mm audio jack doesn't go anywhere. By the way, FM-radio is activated only when wired headphones that play the role of an antenna are connected.

Some buyers will be disappointed that there is no NFC. It turns out that you have to continue to pay for purchases by credit card. But the product’s fingerprint scanner is not deprived - your personal data will surely be protected from prying eyes. Autonomous operation of all the above good provides a battery capacity of 3000 mAh. Its recharging is carried out by connecting a network adapter to the micro-USB connector.

Nokia 3.1 16GB

Rating: 4.4

The cheapest smartphone in our ranking. You can buy it in Russian stores for 10-11 thousand rubles. It is clear, in such an inexpensive device you do not need to wait for top components. HMD Global has given its creation an IPS-display, the diagonal of which is 5.2 inches, and the resolution - 1440x720 pixels. Not an ideal parameter, but you don’t expect anything else in the budget device. More importantly, the screen has an 18: 9 aspect ratio. Therefore, the manufacturer offers to work simultaneously with several applications. And the "stuffing" of the device really allows it. Here is installed MediaTek MT6750 processor, eight cores of which operate at a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz. Some difficulty is provided only by 2 GB of RAM - some applications cannot be combined into a stable pair because of the amount of RAM.

The operating system here is Android 8.0. Fresh version, the lack of branded shell - what more could you ask for? "Green Robot" perfectly copes with the processing of images coming from a 13-megapixel camera. It should be noted that high-quality shooting is possible only with good lighting. At night, the f / 2 aperture does not allow the matrix to receive a sufficient amount of light, and therefore the photograph receives a large amount of digital noise. And there is no optical stabilizer. As for the front camera, its resolution is 8 megapixels - not bad for a budget gadget. Transferring photos to a social network is instantaneous, for which we should thank the support of LTE-A networks. But even more surprising is the support of the Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac - some of the much more expensive smartphones cannot boast of this either.

If we continue to talk about wireless modules, it is necessary to note the presence of Bluetooth 4.2 here. All kinds of headsets and speakers work in tandem with this device without any problems. Also, they can be connected by a wired method, because the manufacturer did not get rid of the 3.5 mm audio jack. For the sake of economy, he did not eliminate the NFC chip.It turns out that Nokia 3.1 is one of the most inexpensive smartphones among those that allow you to replace a bank card.

Of course, the manufacturer could not do without simplifications. For example, he had to abandon the fingerprint scanner. This means that the entrance to the application responsible for the payment by the card is slightly difficult - you will have to enter a PIN code. Also here is installed a simple battery, the capacity of which does not exceed 2990 mAh. It is recharged, of course, through the micro-USB connector.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best smartphones among those currently sold under the Nokia brand. They practically stand out against any Chinese fellows, while the Finnish devices are supposedly worth a little more. However, it is impossible not to love them. We remember how good Nokia button smartphones were during Symbian's heyday. Because of this, our hands are drawn to a bank card in order to pay for another new product under this brand.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.