India is the second largest smartphone market in the world, no wonder why big manufacturers and brands give a good attention to the Indian market when it comes to launching their devices. All this, however, has made it very difficult for us customers to choose a device within a particular budget.
The Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 20,000 segment is the most popular segment in India where we see many devices launching nearly every other day. Some of the most popular and best devices in this segment include the Mi A2, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro. But, personally, I think the Nokia 6.1 Plus is the best choice among these devices. Let me tell you why.
Nokia 6.1 Plus specifications
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  • 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 400 GB
  • 5.8 inch FHD+ Display
  • 16MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera - 1.0um + 1.12um, f2.0, AF, HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography and AI Assistance Beauty Shot, Live Bokeh, Panorama, HDR, Hybrid Zoom (Digital), Spot Color, Color and Mono, Slow-motion Video
  • 16MP Front Camera (1.0um, f/2.0), Selfie Bokeh
  • 3060 mAh Battery
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octacore Processor
  • Android One with Oreo 8.1
  • Sensors - Fingerprint Reader (On the Back), Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope
  • Dimensions - Width - 70.98 mm, Height - 147.2 mm, Depth - 7.99 mm & Weight - 151 g
  • Price - Rs, 15,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant on Flipkart
  • Available colours - Black, White and Navy
Reason 01 - The brand name
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Nokia may not be the best and reputed brand anymore, but, admit it, most of us still adore the brand and it is still making durable and beautiful phones, especially, the Nokia 6.1 Plus. Moreover, some of us still feel a little embarrassed to say Mi, Xiaomi, Honor, Poco etc. when being asked which phone do we have.
Reason 02 - Stunning design and build quality
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Admit it, Nokia 6.1 Plus doesn't look like it costs only Rs. 15,999, but over Rs, 25,000. The metal frame along with the glass design definitely grabs some attention. So, the ones looking for a premium phone with glass design should look no further.
Reason 03 - Android One
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Android One is widely popular programme by Google which encourages brands to adopt it so that their devices could be eligible for quicker and reliable updates along with a stock Android experience. So, you will see no bloatware and unnecessary custom UI on your device.
Reason 04 - Hybrid dual SIM slot, 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C
The area where the Xiaomi Mi A2 takes a serious beating is the lack of an SD card slot and the 3.5 mm audio jack, which are definitely deal breakers. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 Pro doesn't have the USB Type-C, plus, its design is very ordinary. The only area where Nokia 6.1 Plus lacks when compared to its Xiaomi rivals is its low light photography, but, then again, nobody shows or flaunts their photography skills in the dark.
So, there you have it, my top 4 reasons to prefer the Nokia 6.1 Plus over its competitors in the Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 20,000 budget. Do comment below and give your views on the topic. Which device would you go for in this budget. Cheers!