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| Price |
₹ 18,499 onwards
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₹ 16,999 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Feb, 2019
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Sep, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
5.8 inches
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6.4 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2280 pixels (~ 435 pixels per inch)
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1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Yes
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| Display Type |
IPS LCD
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AMOLED
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
IPS LCD, FullView Display
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Super AMOLED
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
1.8 GHz
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2.3 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636Ranked #64 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 509
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Mali-G72 MP3
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| RAM |
6 GB
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6 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
16MP + 5MP
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48MP + 8MP + 5MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
16MP: F/2.0 Aperture; 1.0um Pixel Size, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 1.2um Pixel Size, Phase Detection Autofocus, Gyro-EIS, Geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Panorama, HDR
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48MP: F/2.0 Aperture; Samsung GW2 Sensor, 5MP: Depth Sensor; F/2.2 Aperture, 8MP: 123° Ultra-wide Angle Lens; F/2.2 Aperture
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| Secondary Camera |
16.0MP
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16MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size
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F/2.0 Aperture, Samsung SK3P8SP Sensor
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| Internal Memory |
64 GB
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128 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 400 GB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8 mmMedium
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8.9 mmMedium
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| Weight |
151 gmMedium
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188 gmMedium
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| Width |
71.0 mmComfortable for one-handed use
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75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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| Battery Capacity |
3060 mAh
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6000 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
348 hrs
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 18W Quick Charge 3.0
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Yes, 15W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes
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Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
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| Other Battery Parameters |
Talk time: Upto 20.5 hrs, Music Playback time: Upto: 9.5 hrs, Video Playback time: Upto 9 hrs
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Premium glass sandwich design housed within a sturdy aluminum frame - the stainless steel accents around the camera and the buttons, further add to the the aesthetics
- Compact form-factor - one of the rare mid-range devices today that's built for one-handed use
- Fast fingerprint scanner
- Nice, tall, 'notch' based display - bright and vibrant - with useful add-ons like 'night light' and 'ambient display'
- Stock Android UI keeps things nice and simple and being part of the Android One series, you are ensured regular Android updates for a good 2 years
- A very capable mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 636, ensures performance that is on par with the other top phone in this price bracket, the Redmi Note 5 Pro - almost anything you throw at the phone is handled well
- Decent set of dual cameras on the rear, that can produce reasonably good pictures in good light, and also take decent bokeh shots
- Decent front camera too - it takes decently well-detailed selfies that are sharp and saturated
- Quick charging support
- On the whole, the Nokia 6.1 is a good alternative to the Redmi Note 5 Pro in the mid range (the Redmi Note 5 Pro has the better camera, and better battery life, but Nokia 6.1 wins with stock Android, and is more compact) and gives you both some serious style and substance on a budget
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- Decent looks and build quality - with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - quite similar to the M30 - the only major visual difference is that the triple camera setup gets a wider, rectangular module to house the LED flash and "48 megapixel" branding
- The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000mAh battery
- It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front
- Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great
- Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach
- Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340x1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket
- It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution
- Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled
- Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this
- One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Night mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option
- Good, strong performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - everyday performance to high-end gaming - everything is handled smoothly
- Good rear camera setup - 48MP main sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor
- With the primary lens, you get bright and attractive photos in daylight conditions with vibrant colours and good contrast - dynamic range is also wide and noise is controlled
- Switching to the wide-angle lens will offer a new perspective, letting you click a wider area at close range to the subject (it is best used in daylight, however, as wide-angle captures look grainy and noise indoors or in low light)
- The dedicated Night mode can be used with the main camera - it comes in handy in low-light conditions, extending the shutter time to allow more light into the frame - making for some decent low-light photos
- Live Focus does a decent job at separating the subject from the background, and giving good bokeh shots
- The 16MP selfie camera too does a decent job when it comes to capturing selfies outdoors under bright light (though it starts to struggle indoors and in low light, offering softer selfies with a lot of grain)
- Overall, the cameras on the M30s are good for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title is shared by Xiaomi and Realme phones)
- Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available
- Supports 15W fast charging
- With the M-series performing well for Samsung, M30s is well-set to add to that success, delivering a good all-round package with one key differentiator - an incredible battery life - if that is one of your primary concerns in a phone, then the M30s is a no-brainer (if on the other hand you want the best camera or best performance for your buck, you can look at Xiaomi or Realme phones in this price bracket)
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- Although glass designs always tend to be more premium, they also tend to be slippery, fingerprint magnets, and less durable (so you might want to use a case)
- Both the rear and front cameras are not very good in sub-optimal lighting conditions - and even overall, not up to the high standards of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, or the Mi A2
- The camera app on the Nokia 6.1 Plus is somewhat cluttered too
- Battery life is ok, but definitely could have been better given the competition - it will last you the day with moderate use, but with heavy use you will need to recharge it by late evening
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- The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel
- Lacks the premium finish of some of its competitors
- Focusing is slow at times
- Overall low light camera performance still feels lacking
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| Expert Reviews |
A very compelling device and one that deserves consideration  in-depth Read Review »A complete budget device, with a premium design and top-notch performance  in-depth Read Review »Addresses most of the shortcomings of the Nokia 6.1, which was launched earlier on in the year  in-depth Read Review »A damn fine smartphone  in-depth Read Review »Offers mid-range specs in a premium design...a good alternative to the Redmi Note 5 Pro  in-depth Read Review »Is not only well-priced but also competitive against its key competition  in-depth Read Review »For those discerning individuals who want an unfussy smartphone experience in an attractive chassis  in-depth Read Review »Mid-Range Phone That’s Good Value for Money  in-depth Read Review »It's got almost everything you could ask for in an affordable mid-range smartphone  in-depth Read Review »If it's style and substance on a budget that you seek, it's the the Nokia 6.1 Plus that you want  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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It's one of the easiest recommendations to make from Samsung's low- to mid-range portfolio in-depth Read Review »Redmi and Realme phones are still better all-rounders than the M30s, but if your use case calls for extreme battery backups, play a lot of games or are brand conscious, the M30s might be well-suited for you  in-depth Read Review »If battery life ranks very high on your priority list, then you should consider the Galaxy M30s in-depth Read Review »Overall, the Galaxy M30s is good choice at competitive price in-depth Read Review »Decent package in-depth Read Review »Doesn’t do enough to be a stand-out recommendation in-depth Read Review »A flawless device, especially considering how affordable it is in-depth Read Review »Looks impressive...will act as a real threat to existing devices in the same price segment from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme in-depth Read Review »Specifically recommended for people who don't’ want to lug a power bank all the time....For them, the Galaxy M30s is definitely worth considering in-depth Read Review »If you are looking for a smartphone that offers long battery life and good display, consider the M30s in-depth Read Review »The Galaxy M30s is okay  in-depth Read Review »Samsung Galaxy M30s has fantastic battery life, good cameras and a bright AMOLED display.. while it has some issues, it is still recommended if you have a budget of around Rs 15,000  in-depth Read Review »A good option to buy in the price range  in-depth Read Review »Checks almost all checkboxes for the perfect mid-range device in-depth Read Review »The Galaxy M30s is an ideal phone if you want a device that can handle excruciating hours of streaming, gaming and camera use, apart from the usual social media use in-depth Read Review »At this price point, the Galaxy M30s is a great choice for anyone looking for a smartphone with a long-lasting battery in-depth Read Review »If you are one of those who don't like to use a portable charger or frequently forget to charge your device, then this smartphone is no less than a gift  in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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| User Reviews |
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| Official Website |
Official Website »
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