Nokia 7.1 review: Plans | Pricing | Specs

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- Battery Score
3
- Camera Score
3
- Design Score
3
- Performance Score
3
- Battery Score
3
Summary
Nokia released a lot of phones in 2018, but at its price and for what you get, the Nokia 7.1 is a real standout.
- Camera works well
- Very nicely built
- HDR-compatible screen works well for streaming
- USB-C charging
- Glass back but no wireless charging
- Bothies are still a gimmick
- Can't opt to obscure notch
Details
Pricing & Availability
Launch price (RRP) | $499 |
Launch date | 2018-10 |
Ever since its relaunch, Nokia – or more technically, HMD Global, the folks with the rights to the Nokia name who farm out the actual building of phones to China's Foxconn – has worked at a frantic pace delivering what often feels like a new phone model every month.
Nokia has targeted the outright mid-range and budget markets. Its 2017 range was a little underwhelming, but in 2018 we've seen some great Nokia handsets at very affordable prices. It's tough to stand out when there are so many models to compare, but the Nokia 7.1 might just be my favourite.
Design
- Classic Nokia design.
- Notched display you can't obscure.
- HDR-capable LCD.
- Glass back, but no wireless charging.

Camera
- Very capable for a mid-range phone.
- Live bokeh is a great inclusion.
- Bothies are still a gimmick.

Performance
- Snapdragon 636 performs as expected.
- 3GB of onboard storage means there's a faster 7.1.
- Clean Android One interface.

Battery life
- Middling battery life.
- Fast USB-C charging.
- Glass back, but no wireless charging.

Verdict
- A great mix of parts makes for a great phone.
- Plenty of competition in the mid-range space.

Pricing and availability
Specifications
Display
Camera
Physical Dimensions
Connectivity
Power, storage and battery
Device features
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Joshua Finder
April 09, 2019
Hi Beca,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. Congratulations on your new phone! :)
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Beca
April 02, 2019
I just got a new Nokia 7.1 pure androidone. What plans can I use this with?