What's good
- Large, bright display
- Plenty of storage
- MicroSD or Dual SIM support
- Android One certified
- Sturdy, attractive design
- Fast charging
What's bad
- Inconsistent camera software
- Screen glare
- Weak battery
Verdict
Combining their simplified design aesthetic with a solid spec sheet, the Nokia 6.1 is a solid option for anyone looking for a mid-tier phone with a more refined user experience. Just mind the battery life.
What's good
- Solid, attractive design
- All-day battery life
- microSD support
What's bad
- Inaccurate display
- Weak cameras
- Sluggish performance
- Video recording limited to 720p
What's good
- Fast performance
- Generous storage
- microSD support
- Great cameras
- BoomSound speakers
What's bad
- Haptic buttons
- No 3.5-mm headphone jack
- A weak screen in bright sunlight
- Slippery rear coating
Verdict
While the unique features all come down to personal preference, the general specs, design, and performance of the phone make it a solid value -- particularly if you’re looking for a great mobile camera.
What's good
- Sturdy, reassuring design
- Decent rear camera
- microSD support
- Android 8.0
- Solid battery
- Respectable performance
What's bad
- No fast charger included
- Phone prone to smudges and scratches
- Hit-or-miss low-light camera performance
- Camera slow to launch
- Lots of pre-installed apps
Verdict
If you don’t mind Sony’s design choices, the XA2 is one of their strongest mid-tier phones yet. While it doesn’t excel at any one thing, it offers decent battery life, solid performance, and a detailed -- albeit slow launching -- camera at a respectable price.