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Display 6.18-inch (1080x2244)
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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
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Front Camera 20MP
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Rear Camera 12MP + 13MP
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RAM 4GB
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Storage 64GB
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Battery Capacity 3500mAh
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OS Android 9.0 Pie
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Nokia 8.1 Review
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Excellent construction quality
- Bright, vibrant HDR display
- Android One
- Bad
- Specifications aren’t very competitive
- Poor low-light camera performance
As if HMD Global's number-and-decimal model hierarchy wasn't confusing enough, there has been a course correction with the Nokia 8.1. This phone is not in any way meant to be superior to last year's flagship Nokia 8 or the Nokia 8 Sirocco — from now on, flagship models will almost certainly make up a new 9-series tier. Instead, the new Nokia 8.1 is a premium model for those who don't want to spend flagship-level money. Sure enough, there is a fairly wide gap in the market right now because thanks to relentless price wars, we now have a lot of sub-Rs. 20,000 phones with features that were considered impossible to find at that level just about a year ago.
Nokia 8.1 Summary
The Nokia 8.1 isn't a successor to the Nokia 8 or Nokia 8 Sirocco flagships. Instead, it's a premium model for those who want an upgrade from the usual low-cost fare. It's based on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, and boasts of an HDR10 display. The metal-and-glass body feels extremely sturdy and well-constructed, but the styling of this phone might not be everyone's cup of tea. General performance is very smooth and we had no complaints even when playing heavy games. Battery life was a little underwhelming. The cameras are one of this phone's highlights, and there's even a Zeiss lens for the primary rear camera. Photo quality in the daytime was excellent, but it took a sharp dip at night. This is a good phone if you want a step up from budget models, but you can get similar performance at lower prices.
Nokia 8.1 Price in India
Nokia 8.1 price in India starts from ₹ 15,990. The lowest price of Nokia 8.1 is ₹ 15,990 at Amazon on 22nd October 2026. This Phone is available in 1 other variant like 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage with colour options like Blue, Brown, and Iron.
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Nokia 8.1 Full Specifications
| Brand | Nokia |
| Model | 8.1 |
| Price in India | ₹15,990 |
| Release date | December 2018 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 154.80 x 75.76 x 7.97 |
| Weight (g) | 178.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3500 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Colours | Blue, Brown, Iron |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.18 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18.7:9 |
| Processor | 2.2GHz octa-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 400 |
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron) + 13-megapixel |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Dual LED |
| Front camera | 20-megapixel (0.9-micron) |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
Nokia 8.1 User Review and Ratings
2,803 reviews
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the review is very biased. the model sports google camera which produces best quality images. Try and see for yourself.Kollin Baxter (Feb 25, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsThis site I dunnowhy always praises the oneplus and iphones. Nokia 8.1 has the best low light images in it's class.Is this review helpful?
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Best Nokia SmartphoneSheth Kushal 007 (Jul 30, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsThis is a best smartphone, specially design, camera, and Performance. Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC does the job perfectly Not like oppo and Vivo where the performance is avarage just camera is ok(but also there is a face smoothening is done,Lol.) Nokia 8.1's camera is having a Zeiss Optics,by which it is taking quite sharp images. Design is perfect but sleepery, No notch and slightly thick bazzels on top and bottom but that is not an issue. Android One certification means regular security updates and software updates for 3 years and 2 years respectively. Battery life is 1 and a half day with moderate usage. Multitasking is upto the mark. I am not a game lover,but PUBG runs on the high settings by default. Display is stunning. Loudspeaker (Bottom) is Okay not to loud and Earphones output is also okay,but with Ozo sound technology the feel of the music is quite good. Best part of the phone ,No Bloatware and No ads like Xiomi(Redmi) Inshort design(9/10), 📷 (8/10), 📷 with gcam(10/10), software (10/10), performance (9/10), audio (8/10), Hardware (10/10), Pricing (8/10-slightly overpriced) Overall rating - 9/10 Recommendations from Me- 10/10 Thanks Kushal Sheth (sky informatics)Is this review helpful?
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Best Mid Range PhoneGrishma 17 (Dec 12, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsNokia....The Name is enough. Perfect PhoneIs this review helpful?
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My best friendMami Tbc (Jun 11, 2019) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsNokia is the best for meIs this review helpful?
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competitorBhayanak Attma (Dec 8, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsIf it price under 18,000 or 20,000 rs it gonna compete mi,realme,honor and asus in IndiaIs this review helpful?
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