Nokia 7.1 review

The Nokia 7.1 is a good-looking device offering solid performance. However, neither battery life nor connectivity are on a par with its competitors.

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On paper, the Nokia 7.1 looks like one of the best phones at the price, but it’s let down by poor battery life and general performance.

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For those looking for a simple phone at the right price (and a hint of premium style), Nokia’s 7.1 embodies many of the same qualities that made the brand’s feature phones from the late 90s and early 2000s so memorable. It’s a solid, minimalist phone with pretty much every feature you need, and with a price tag of $350, even before any discounts, the Nokia 7.1 feels like a steal.

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Its design is pleasant, at least for its price range, and its camera and Android One are undoubtedly great assets, but these defects spoil everything and make the user experience appalling. The bugs are so annoying, to such an extent that you can't trust the device when you need it (the screen freezes when you're on Google Maps).

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The Nokia 7.1 isn’t a device without caveats but I think it’s one that’ll pay off for those looking to get a decent smartphone at a decent price.

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Nokia has quietly released one of the most exciting inexpensive phones of the year in the Nokia 7.1, a well-designed phone that delivers first-rate performance.

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Nokia rightly deserves praise for offering a device with these specs for $350, but it doesn't do you much good if the performance isn't up to par. And then there's the fingerprint sensor, which is slow and rejects scans too often. Hopefully, the Pie update is better optimized than the Oreo launch software.

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Nokia knocked it out of the park with the Nokia 7.1. It looks and feels great, has a gorgeous display, excellent battery life, and much more. Performance can be a little sluggish at times, but for just $350, you're getting far more than your money's worth.

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The Nokia 7.1 has consistently surprised us with its capabilities at its $350 price tag. There are compromises, yes, but It has everything you’d want in a phone: Uncluttered software, satisfactory performance, a capable camera, an affordable price tag, and a great screen with good sound. If you don’t want to spend much on a phone and you’re on AT&T or T-Mobile, the Nokia 7.1 is the phone to buy.

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With the Nokia 7.1, the brand continues its run of impressive mid-range phones carrying close-to-stock Android. While the phone has weaknesses, overall it offers better quality and features than you would expect at this price.

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