With HMD taking over the Nokia brand, the old Nordic brand that once dominated the smartphone market has finally returned to consumers' attention. Its classic "handshake" startup animation has accompanied many young people. The technology-based Nokia has gradually become a nostalgic work in many people's minds.
In the more than a year since its return, Nokia has brought us many products, including both Android models, such as Nokia 6, and pure feature machines, such as the replica 3310. However, they are more or less less attractive. However, good Nokia has made persistent efforts in 2018 and brought Nokia 7 Plus to everyone at the beginning of the year. Now let's see how this work is performing.
Unpacking and appearance
In terms of packaging, the packaging of Nokia 7 Plus is very dynamic. Since the return of Nokia, the packaging style is like a new brand, very young and lively.
In terms of appearance design, Nokia 7 Plus continues the design style of Nokia after its return. It is square on the whole, plus its unique customized system icon. Although you can't say anything special, you just know that this is a Nokia, which may be the so-called style.
In terms of accessories, the phone comes with quick charging charger, USB Type-C data cable, in ear headset and other accessories. Nokia 7 Plus retains the headphone jack, which is more considerate.
The charger is a 5V, 3A/9V, 2A/12V 1.5A fast charging charger, which can perfectly fast charge Nokia 7 Plus.
The biggest change is that Nokia 7 Plus uses a 6-inch full screen with a ratio of 18:9. It is made of IPS LCD with a resolution of 2160 * 1080. It is covered by the third-generation Corning Gorilla glass.
On the forehead, from left to right, there are LED signal lights, earphones and front camera, and on the right side of the camera is the classic Nokia logo. This camera uses a 16 megapixel camera with ZEISS optics. Yes, the front camera also has ZEISS certification.
The chin design is clean. In terms of operation, the classic Android virtual three keys are still used. After the increase of the screen share, the available space of the screen is much larger, and the virtual keys are gradually accepted by more people.
The back is also quite simple. The surface is coated with rubber paint, but the feel is rather harsh. The resistance to the touch of fingers is great, and the anti slip ability is excellent. At the same time, the antenna partition strip is also well hidden. Fingerprint recognition is designed at the bottom of the camera, so the unlocking position is relatively comfortable.
The most eye-catching thing on the back is this pair of cameras with the Zeiss logo. Both cameras have been certified by Zeiss. The main camera is a 12 million pixel sensor, with a unit pixel area of 1.4 μ m and an aperture of F/1.75; The secondary camera adopts a 13 million pixel sensor, with a unit pixel area of 1.0 μ m and an aperture of F/2.6. A dual color temperature flash lamp is equipped beside the dual camera, which can help fill the light in dark environment.
The frame is made of metal. Nokia uses 6000 series aluminum alloy, which is very strong and resistant to falling. This is Nokia's tradition. In terms of color matching, the camera and the frame are bright pink, which is quite special.
The overall appearance design is very Nokia style, with upright edges and corners, solid materials, plus ZEISS certified dual camera, everything has the flavor of classic Nokia.
Performance and running score
In terms of configuration, the machine adopts Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, with 6GB running memory and 64GB eMMC 5.1 built-in storage, and supports TF card expansion, which is basically at the same level as the models with the same processor. You must be familiar with this processor. This SoC has been used in many models, and its performance has been recognized as a very excellent midrange processor, which is one of the best choices for current midrange models. In addition, Nokia 7 Plus also has a built-in battery of up to 3800mAh, which is not common in models of the same size and can provide a good guarantee for endurance.
In terms of processor performance, its score is in the same echelon as most models that use the same processor, and slightly ahead of other models that also use the same processor, which is not surprising for a mature processor. In daily use, the performance of this processor is enough to cope with most application scenarios, and the overall performance is very balanced.
In terms of graphics performance, it is also normal. Most of the scores are almost the same as those of the models with the same configuration. Users who like to play games can rest assured.
In terms of storage performance, because eMMC 5.1 storage is used, the reading and writing scores are not good, but they also reach the normal level of eMMC. Many models using the same platform also use eMMC storage.
Photographs and samples
In terms of camera, it adopts rear dual camera, both of which have been certified by ZEISS. The main camera is a 12 million pixel sensor, with a unit pixel area of 1.4 μ m and an aperture of F/1.75; The secondary camera adopts a 13 million pixel sensor, with a unit pixel area of 1.0 μ m and an aperture of F/2.6. A dual color temperature flash lamp is equipped beside the dual camera, which can help fill the light in dark environment.
Daytime proof sheet
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
The main cameras of the models participating in this photo test are all 12 million pixel sensors. Although the models are different, the unit pixel area is the same, so there is no difference in daytime performance.
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In addition to a few differences in exposure control, the white balance shows surprising consistency, and there are only slight differences in details, but they can not pull the gap. The performance of this generation of high-end Sony/Samsung sensors is quite mature. However, different brands still have different adjustments in color. Samsung Note8 is obviously bright in color. The other three are basically close, probably because their sensors are very close.
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
In this group of twilight samples, the overall appearance is still similar, but the white balance and exposure are slightly different. The exposure of the red rice Note 5 is similar to that of the Samsung Note 8, and the white balance is also similar. However, the overall appearance of the picture is slightly better than that of the Samsung Note 8, followed by the Nokia 7 Plus. The exposure is slightly too high, and the overall brightness is high, but it makes the picture bright and a bit lose the sense of twilight. Magenta blue E3 is close to Nokia 7 Plus, and its brightness is slightly lower.
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In terms of details, although it is also a 12 million pixel sensor, there are still some gaps when the light is not very bright. Samsung Note8 undoubtedly performs best in details, which is also our control group as a benchmark. The second is the red rice note 5. The details are almost at the same level and relatively clear, but the part of the text on the roof is sharp. Nokia 7 Plus is closely followed. The whole is a little white, and the details are a little vague. As for the enchanted blue E3, the glass of the building on the left is almost completely fused.
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
On the whole, there is little difference between the four. The white balance is close, and the color orientation is quite similar. However, Nokia's tolerance performance is average. The brightness of the dark part of the four mobile phones is the lowest, so some details are lost.
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After 100% magnification, Nokia's performance is very close to that of the Red Rice Note 5. The Samsung Note 8 is actually at the same level, but the picture is more pure and the brightness is also higher, so it is slightly better. In contrast, the performance of Meilan E3 is a little general. The overall performance is somewhat white, and the details are slightly different from the other three.
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
The overall picture brightness is obviously the highest in Nokia, but the sky is a little too bright. In order to improve the brightness of the subject, its exposure adjustment is very radical, even at the expense of the overall appearance of the picture. Among the other three, Samsung, which has the highest overall brightness, still has a good overall appearance after ensuring the brightness of the dark part, which to some extent indicates that its tolerance is higher than the other three mobile phones.
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After 100% magnification, the details are shown as follows: Nokia, Samsung, Red Rice Note 5 and Magic Blue E3. In terms of local brightness and details, Nokia is obviously the most prominent, followed by Note8. The sharpening of Red Rice Note 5 is also good, and Magic Blue E3 is slightly weaker in this regard.
Light scene
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
In terms of appearance, it seems that Nokia 7 Plus has the highest brightness at first sight, which also continues the overblown image of Nokia in this horizontal review. After entering the relatively dim light environment, the differences in algorithms between the three models show up. The other three models are somewhat different from Note8 in terms of overall appearance and details. The performance of Hongmi Note5 is relatively good, the picture looks comfortable, and the exposure is also well controlled. Magic blue E3 is still a little white, and the color is relatively faint.
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After partial magnification, Nokia is still the most violent one exposed, even a little too popular. Therefore, the leaf vein of the bright part is no longer visible. This is not the first time that Nokia has shown the tendency of being too popular. The most perfect picture is obviously the Samsung Note8. Both the exposure control and detail retention are just right, and the color is also the most eye-catching. The performance of Hongmi Note 5 can also be regarded as standard. Although it is not as outstanding as Note8, it is also excellent in 2000. The worst overall performance is still the Magic Blue E3, which is not only underexposed, but also worried about the purity of the picture, with a little too much noise.
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
Under normal indoor light, the performance of the four mobile phones is relatively good. The color of Samsung Note 8 is slightly richer, and the red rice Note 5 is slightly warmer, which may be related to the use of Samsung sensors.
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In addition to the Magic Blue E3, the other three stations all performed well, with clear and sharp text, and the sharpening effect was Samsung Note8, Red Rice Note 5, and Nokia 7 Plus in turn. Meilan E3 still has the problem of overall whitening, and its analytical power is also average. In the light and dark scenes, Meilan may have a long way to go.
Low light scene
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
In terms of extremely weak light scenes, except for the red rice Note 5 (the red rice is in the automatic mode, and the automatic HDR has been enabled, neither the night scene mode nor the HDR has been activated), all of them have activated the night scene mode, so the red rice Note 5 has temporarily withdrawn from the competition in this scene. The overall picture brightness of Nokia 7 Plus is the brightest, but the picture purity is average. Nokia is really persistent in improving the picture brightness... Next is Samsung Note8. The exposure is moderate, which not only takes care of the dark part, but also does not let the bright part explode too much, and the painting is very clean. The brightness of Magenta E3 is low, but the outline can be seen clearly in the dark, but the noise is generally controlled, and the sky has a strong sense of particles.
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In terms of details, except for the Red Rice Note 5, the other three sets are similar. Samsung is relatively sharp at the edge of the building, and the exposure of bright parts should be handled better; Meilan E3 is close to Nokia, slightly better, but the gap is not big, and the bright parts of both have a certain degree of explosion.
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
In the other group of dark scenes, the overall brightness of Samsung Note8 is the brightest, and there is almost no problem that Samsung is red at night. The second is Nokia 7 Plus, which is also a rare example of whether Nokia has a tendency to explode. Meilan E3 is close to Nokia, but slightly darker. Red rice Note 5 continues to be underexposed.
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The picture of Samsung Note8 with the highest brightness is of average purity, but it is applied evenly. Although it also has a certain graininess, it is not obvious. Meilan E3 and Nokia 7 Plus have obvious noise points, but their graininess is slightly different. Compared with Meilan E3, the purity of Meilan E3 is better. Hongmi Note 5 is the ancestral noise of Xiaomi family.
Nokia 7 Plus - Night View Mode VS HDR
Left Night View Mode vs Right HDR Mode
The automatic HDR trigger of Nokia 7 Plus is still demanding. Even this night scene does not trigger HDR.
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Fortunately, after the HDR is turned on manually, the brightness of the night scene has been greatly improved. Although the noise is inevitable, it also gains a better overall appearance and more dark details.
Left Night View Mode vs Right HDR Mode
It should be noted that Nokia still has much room for improvement in HDR experience. Although in the normal light scene, the HDR mode shooting is relatively fast and the experience is excellent, but in the low brightness scene like the above figure, the HDR mode takes up to 5-6 seconds of shooting time, which greatly affects the film yield. For most people, it is difficult to shoot by hand. It is recommended that users who do not have high requirements for image brightness should not force HDR to be turned on.
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Of course, there are both advantages and disadvantages. Although the overall brightness has increased significantly, for most mobile phone brands, HDR mode is difficult to avoid noise and picture purity, and Nokia is no exception.
Proof of telephoto lens
In terms of telephoto lens, the solutions of the three are slightly different. The Nokia 7 Plus is a 1200W wide-angle main camera+13 million telephoto sub camera; Meilan E3 is 12 million wide-angle main camera+20 million telephoto sub camera; Samsung Note8 is a 1200W wide-angle main camera+12 million telephoto sub camera, but both cameras have optical anti shake.
Left Nokia 7 Plus vs Middle Magic Blue E3 vs Right Samsung Note8
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In this set of scenes, Samsung Note 8 still performs best, and the performance of Magic Blue E3 slightly rebounds, which is basically at the same level as Nokia 7 Plus, and the image purity is close to that of Nokia 7 Plus.
Left Nokia 7 Plus vs Middle Magic Blue E3 vs Right Samsung Note8
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In terms of overall imaging effect, Samsung Note8 is still leading, with the best details reserved. The joints of both the balcony and the rear glass exterior wall are very clear. The second is Nokia 7 Plus. Although the joint of the glass exterior wall is slightly blurred, the edge of the joint can be distinguished. The enchanted blue E3 is more miserable, and only dimly sees the traces, most of the seams have been smeared out.
Portrait mode/dummy effect proof
Top Left - Nokia 7 Plus Top Right - Red Rice Note 5
Bottom left - Magic blue E3 bottom right - Samsung Note8
In terms of the virtualization effect, the four mobile phones differ in use, especially in the effective excitation distance, due to the different configurations of dual cameras. However, they are all similar in terms of the virtualization effect, and strong background virtualization is achieved through algorithms. In this test, several mobile phones all performed well, except that the picture brightness of Hongmi was low, the other three were close. Among them, Samsung Note8 is the most gentle. Although Nokia 7 Plus also performs well, the edge of the shooting subject has a certain degree of excessive sharpening, and the transition is slightly abrupt.
summary
As Nokia's first work in 2018, Nokia 7 Plus did not play the sentiment card as usual, but built a mid tier computer with a down-to-earth attitude. Although Nokia is still far behind the first tier in design and R&D, it is more sincere than several products launched before.
In recent years, with the rapid development of science and technology, the smartphone industry has undergone great changes. In addition to the research and development capabilities of the enterprise itself, the supply chain is also an important factor that affects the design of smart phones. Obviously, it is difficult for Nokia to get preferential treatment from supply chain manufacturers. In the short term, it may be difficult to compete with Apple and Samsung. Therefore, in the future brand building, Nokia still needs to recognize its own position. Although it used to be the industry leader, it still needs to face severe market competition after returning. I'm afraid that the brand sentiment alone will not continue its glory. I hope Nokia can bring us more practical options like Nokia 7 Plus in the future.
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