In its former days of glory, Nokia was synonymous with quality, ruggedness, and appealing aesthetics. And, HMD Global, which now oversees the Nokia brand, seems to be taking the same route while rebuilding the brand. Nokia 7.1 was launched recently in India and while from a brief glimpse, it may appear to be an overpriced phone, it comes crammed with features that improve the overall experience.
If you’re addicted to binge-watching Netflix anywhere you can – be it the local train or the metro, in between office meetings, or in the loo, right after waking up, Nokia 7.1 would suit your needs. The 5.84-inch display on the Nokia 7.1 is certified for HDR10 content, which is pretty unusual for this price. Based on the content you’re watching, the screen automatically adapts and adjusts the brightness and colors to offer a dynamic and diverse color reproduction.
Qualcomm aptX HD audio
The headphone jack is dying and whether or not that is your reason for moving to a Bluetooth headset, the Nokia 7.1 is capable of supreme audio quality via Bluetooth headsets. This is because the smartphone comes with support for Qualcomm aptX HD audio, which leads to high-quality loss-less audio experience.
Nokia’s association with German glassmaker Carl Zeiss – or simply Zeiss – can be dated back to over a decade ago and this is what gave Nokia phones the stature of great and top-notch camera phones during its pre-Microsoft chapter. Much has changed since then, except this partnership, and now Nokia is bringing Zeiss lenses to Nokia 7.1.
The official website claims that not only does Zeiss optics improve the image quality, it also enhances edge detection in bokeh shots. While I’m yet to test the camera on the Nokia 7.1 enough to give a verdict, some of my warm-up shots with the smartphone have been flattering.
The Nokia 7.1, which was recently soft-launched in India for Rs 19,999, seems like a compelling smartphone, especially if you primarily use your smartphone for entertainment. Besides the posh feeling from the light body, support for high-resolution audio and video streaming and playback, the Nokia 7.1 should also appear to be a good choice if you’re an Instagram buff.
However, this is not our final verdict of the Nokia 7.1 and will be bringing you our review after careful evaluation and comparison with the peers. Meanwhile, if these features are enough to tempt you to buy the Nokia 7.1, you can pre-order the smartphone on official Nokia website (Rs 19,999).
