Nokia’s much-anticipated mid-range smartphone, the Nokia 6, went on sale in India last week. The handset was initially launched in China in January this year, and the HMD-owned Nokia has taken its own sweet time to bring the handset to other parts of the world.

On paper, the Nokia 6 might not seem like much of a competitor to the likes of the Redmi Note 4 or the Moto G5 Plus. But that does not mean you should right away the handset just yet. Its excellent build quality and stock Android experience make the device worth buying.

If you are looking to buy the Nokia 6 but have some questions about the device, check out our FAQ below.

Q) What are the full specifications of the Nokia 6?

A) The full specs of Nokia 6 are as follows:

• Dimensions: 154.4 x 75.8 x 7.85 mm
• Weight: 169g
• Display: 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 3
• Chipset: Octa-core Snapdragon 430 clocked at 1.4GHz
• GPU: Adreno 505
• RAM: 3GB, 4GB RAM limited to Arte Black edition
• Storage: 32GB, 64GB for Arte Black, Hybrid microSD card slot
• Rear camera: 16MP, f/2.0 aperture, 1.0um, dual-tone dual-LED flash, HD video recording
• Front camera: 8MP, f/2.0
• Sensors: Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, eCompass, NFC
• Connectivity: LTE, Dual-SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB, 3.5mm jack
• Battery: 3000mAh non-removable
• Software: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
• Others: Dual Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Sunlight readability

Q) Is the battery of the handset removable?

A) No. The Nokia 6 features a unibody aluminum build so its battery is not removable.

Q) What kind of SIM card slot does the phone have? Can I use two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time?

A) The Nokia 6 features a hybrid SIM card slot. This means that you can either 1 SIM card and microSD card or 2 SIM cards at any given time. Both SIM card slots accept nanoSIM cards.

Q) Is the display on the Nokia 6 protected by Gorilla Glass?

A) The 5.5-inch HD display on the Nokia 6 is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3.

Q) Does the Nokia 6 feature a fingerprint scanner?

A) Yes, the fingerprint scanner on the Nokia 6 is integrated into the home button at the front of the device.

Q) Can you record slow-motion videos on the Nokia 6?

A) No. The phone is only capable of recording videos in Full HD resolution

Q) Which version of Android does the handset run on?

A) Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Q) Does the Nokia 6 feature an LED notification light?

A) The variant of the Nokia 6 sold in India lacks an LED notification light.

Q) What makes the Nokia 6 special compared to its competition?

A) The Nokia 6 runs on a near-stock build of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Nokia is also promising monthly security updates for the handset. While the Moto G5 also runs on a stock build of Nougat, Moto does not roll out monthly software updates for the handset.

Q) What makes the Nokia 6 better than the Moto G5 Plus and Redmi Note 4 despite its inferior specs?

A) Its build quality and the promise of monthly security updates. While the build quality of the Moto G5 Plus and the Redmi Note 4 is also pretty good, the Nokia 6 is in a completely different league. It feels significantly more premium and expensive to hold than what its price tag suggests. And since the handset runs on a near-stock build of Android Nougat, its performance is buttery smooth unlike the Redmi Note 4. This will also ensure that the Nokia 6 ages better than its competition and does not slow down over time.

Q) Does the Nokia 6 support LTE and VoLTe networks? Will a Reliance Jio SIM work on the phone?

A) Yes, it does support LTE and VoLTE out of the box. Unlike many other phones, the handset will also work with a Reliance Jio SIM out of the box.

Q) Does the Nokia 6 support fast charging?

A) No, the Nokia 6 does not support any kind of fast charging tech.

Q) How much free storage space does the Nokia 6 have out of the box?

A) Almost 23GB out of the box.

Q) Are the capacitive keys on the Nokia 6 backlit?

A) Yes, the capacitive keys on the Nokia 6 are backlit.

Q) What colors are the Nokia 6 going to be available in?

A) The handset is available in Matte Black, Tempered Blue, and Silver in India.

Q) What contents do you get inside the retail box of the Nokia 6?

A) You get the phone, a 2A charger, a USB cable, SIM ejector tool, earphones,  and some regulatory papers. No case, screen guard, or earphones are bundled with the phone.

Q) Does the handset support USB OTG?

A) Yes, the Nokia 6 does support USB OTG.

Q) Where can I buy the Nokia 6 from? What is its price?

A) The Nokia 6 can be purchased through Amazon India for Rs 14,999. Click here to buy the phone.

Amazon is offering Rs 1,000 cash back for the phone for Prime members. As a limited time offer, customers who order the Nokia 6 will also get 45GB of free data on Vodafone for 5 months, Rs 2,500 discount voucher of MakeMyTrip, and will be eligible for 80 percent discount on Kindle eBooks worth up to Rs 300.

The Nokia 6 is not available via an open sale. Instead, you will have to register for the sale in advance and then head over to Amazon on the sale date to purchase the device.

Read: Nokia 6 Review

There’s a lot to like about the Nokia 6 despite its inferior specs. If you truly care about a pure Android experience, solid build quality, and monthly security updates, the Nokia 6 is going to be the perfect choice for you.