HMD Global is all set to launch another mid-range phone today, the Nokia X5. This will be the toned down version of the existing Nokia X6, the phone which was launched back in May this year. The Nokia X6 was launched in two colours -- Dark Blue and Starry Black. Ahead of the launch on the Nokia X5, HMD Global has announced a new colour for the Nokia X5. The phone now comes in Polar White colour. The Polar White Nokia X6 comes only in one variant, with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The phone has been launched with a price tag of CNY 1,699, roughly around Rs 17,600. The price of the new Polar White variant of the Nokia X6 is the same as the 6GB RAM model of the Dark Blue and Starry Black. The Dark Blue and Starry Black come in two variants, one with 4GB RAM/ 32GB storage and another one with 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage. The Nokia X6, right now, is available only in China. The Polar White model of the Nokia X6 is already available for purchase exclusively on JD.com. For now, there are no words if HMD Global will launch the Nokia X5 in India or not. Nokia X6 has received a new software update, which brings a new feature to the phone. With the new update, Nokia X6 users will now be able to hide certain apps. According to Nokia's official Weibo post, with the new software update, the Nokia X6 will now let users hide certain apps from the desktop of the device. Nokia says that a new private app or a folder will be created which will include all the hidden apps within it. The folder will apparently be protected by a passcode or biometric security. The Nokia X6 sports a 5.8-inch full-HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and resolution of 1080x2280 pixels. The screen of the phone is further protected with a 2.5D curved glass and save the device from scratches and external damages. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with an Adreno 509 GPU. It comes in two RAM variants -- 4GB and 6GB and two storage models -- 32GB and 64GB. The storage memory of the phone can be further expanded via a microSD card up to 256GB. ALSO READ: Nokia X5 aka Nokia 5.1 Plus price leaks ahead of today's launch On the camera front, the Nokia X6 comes with dual sensors on the back. The phone consists of a primary sensor of 16MP and secondary sensor of 5MP with f/2.0 aperture. On the front, the handset comes with a 16-megapixel sensor. It also comes with Face Unlock feature and backed by a 3060 mAh battery paired with an 18W bundled charger.<doc-sep>The Nokia X6 has been one of the most popular phones from HMD Global this year. By popular, we mean the sheer number of Nokia fans who want to see this phone launch outside of China. The company has confirmed already that it will be launching the Nokia X6 globally, but for weeks there has been no information about its global release. However, come July 19, the Nokia X6 could finally see its global launch when it goes official in Hong Kong. While HMD is yet to confirm the Nokia X6 global launch on July 19, a report out of Hong Kong cites an inside source who claims the phone will be announced later this month. The Nokia X6 has risen in popularity for its premium-looking design that includes an all-glass body and a notched display, at an affordable mid-range price point. While there is no word on whether the phone will reach the Indian market, its Hong Kong debut is a sign that the company is ready to take the phone outside China. Additionally, the Nokia X6 may be called the Nokia 6.1 Plus outside China, although there is no confirmation on this yet. As HMD has promised that all its phones from Nokia 3 and upwards will be Android One phones, the Nokia X6 can also be expected to come with stock Android globally. In China, the phone comes with a custom Nokia skin on top of Android. NOKIA X6 DESIGN AND SPECS The most notable aspect about the Nokia X6 is that it is the first Nokia phone to sport a display notch. The 5.8-inch FHD+ (1080x2280) TFT display comes with a 19:9 aspect ratio with over 85 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The Nokia X6 sports Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and back making up 95 per cent of the entire phone. The company says the glass body comes with a sleek frame and a compact form factor that makes it easy to hold. Powering the mid-range smartphone is a Snapdragon 636 chipset, similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Nokia X6 is offered with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with support for expandability up to 256GB via microSD card. Apart from a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the phone also supports face recognition. The dual-SIM Nokia X6 houses a 3,060mAh battery with support for fast charging and also supports Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE and WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. In terms of optics, the Nokia X6 brings a dual rear camera setup which includes a primary 16-megapixel sensor and a secondary 5-megapixel sensor, which definitely looks more attractive compared to the Nokia 6.1 which comes with a single rear camera. Up front, you get a 16-megapixel sensor. The cameras get some AI support as well which helps improve image quality and bokeh effect. NOKIA X6 PRICE The Nokia X6 has been priced in China starting at starting at CNY 1299 (approx Rs 13,800) for the 4G + 32GB variant, CNY 1499 (approx Rs 16,000) for the 4GB + 64GB model, and CNY 1699 (approx Rs 18,000) for the 6GB + 64GB version. If the phone does come to India, you can expect a similar mid-range pricing, which would mean the Nokia X6 (or Nokia 6.1 Plus) could slot somewhere between the Rs 16,999 Nokia 6.1 and the Rs 25,999 Nokia 7 Plus.<doc-sep>tech2 News Staff After HMD launched the notch-bearing Nokia X6 in China back in May, the world has been waiting for the phone to be announced outside the country. We did know that HMD would bring the X6 out to other markets but now we finally have wind that it is going to be introduced in Hong Kong on 19 July. According to a report by GSMArena, a major publication in Hong Kong named Mobile Magazine HK has just confirmed the date for the launch though it will bear a different name there. Bearing the moniker Nokia 6.1 Plus, the design and specifications of the smartphone will be identical to the Nokia X6. Nokia X6 features a 5.8-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and ultra slim bezels on the sides. Inside, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The primary camera comprises of a dual camera setup with a 16 MP + 5 MP units with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) along with HDR and a bokeh mode. There is also AI integration to help the camera recognise objects and deliver better results. The front-facing camera features a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. In terms of connectivity, the phone features a dual SIM setup with 4G VoLTE radios, an FM Radio, USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Apart from that, the phone features Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and a fingerprint sensor mounted on the rear. Powering the device is a non-removable Li-Ion 3060 mAh battery and the phone is expected to run Android Oreo.<doc-sep>
Nokia X6 is set to hit the global market, and the global rollout is expected to begin with Hong Kong. The handset, which debuted in China in May, is reportedly launching in the Hong Kong market on July 19. The fresh development comes weeks after the anticipation of the global launch of the Nokia X6 that features a display notch and includes a Face Unlock feature to rival the likes of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Last month, the handset surfaced on the official Nokia site in India. Folks at Mobile Magazine HK report the Nokia X6 will come to Hong Kong as the Nokia 6.1 Plus. Despite the change in its name, the handset is said to have the same design and hardware that was originally launched in China. This means that the new model will have a 5.8-inch display with a notch design and an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC under the hood. However, some changes are likely to be available on the software front as the upcoming handset is rumoured to come under Google's Android One programme - just like the Nokia 6 (2018) that was unveiled at MWC 2018 back in February. It is also expected to run stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The Nokia X6 in China, in contrast, runs Android Oreo with a custom interface on top. Having said that, it hasn't been revealed whether HMD Global, the licensee of the Nokia brand for phones, in plans to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus across the global markets following its arrival in Hong Kong. The price of the rumoured handset is also yet to be surfaced. Nevertheless, we can safely assume that some formal details on the global variant of the Nokia X6 will emerge at the launch of the Nokia 6.1 Plus later this month. Previously, HMD Global CPO Juho Sarvikas hosted a Twitter poll to understand the demand for the new smartphone in markets other than China. Furthermore, the global variant of the Nokia X6 allegedly received Taiwan's NCC certification last month. Nokia X6 specifications To recall, the dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia X6 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 5.8-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) display. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). There is a dual rear camera setup that comprises a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel monochrome sensor along with an f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone has Bothie feature to let users capture images from its front and rear camera sensors simultaneously. It also comes preloaded with a Face Unlock feature. Besides, the model packs a 3060mAh battery.