With the X6 (and the X3 introduced same day), Nokia launched its new simpler naming strategy with just one number after the series letter.

The name is later reused by HMD global for a new Android smartphone, the Nokia X6 (2018) A version without Comes With Music support at €200 less was released on 23 February 2010.

This version has 8 GB of on-board storage and was released in Asia and North America.

The X6 is notable for its slimmer body than the 5800 (13.8 mm) and 35 hours of continuous music playback and its fast 3g network.

For social networking, it supports easy access to Facebook, MySpace, Ovi, Yahoo IM, YouTube, VK, Windows Live and more.