Nokia 6.1 officially launching in the United States, costs $269

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If you're in the market for an affordable new smartphone, the Nokia 6.1 is worth a look. Some say the handset is actually called the Nokia X. In any case, the device will most likely be positioned in between the Nokia 6 and Nokia 7 Plus. It sports a 5.8-inch display with full HD+ (2280 x 1080 pixels) resolution.

Powering the Nokia 6.1 is the Snapdragon 630 chipset, which has been coupled with 3GB of RAM. On the rear, we have a 16MP lens with an f/2.0 aperture and a dual-tone flash.

The entire module has been encased in a silver finish, including the fingerprint scanner below. Finally, the Nokia 6.1 also includes a respectable 3,000mAh battery.

The Nokia 6 successor was first previewed at Mobile World Congress in February by HMD Global, which develops phones under the Nokia brand.

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But the other major change with the new Nokia 6 is that it's an Android One-certified device, meaning users can expect a Pixel-like clean installation of Android Oreo 8.0 with no bloatware, as well as timely software updates for two years.

Since this device rocks Android One and mid-range specs you won't have to worry about a hefty price tag.

Beginning Sunday, May 6, you'll be able to purchase the Nokia 6.1 from Amazon and Best Buy in the U.S. Pricing is set at $269, making it a tad more expensive than the Nokia 6's launch price of $229.

The catch here is that the device is GSM-only.

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