Operating System
Android v9.0 (Pie)
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.0
Nokia 8.1
Key Specifications
Launch Date
December 20, 2018 (Official)
Operating System
Android v9.0 (Pie)
Nokia 8.1 Prices
79 Spec Score
₹28,831
Starting Price in India
Nokia 8.1 Summary
Nokia launched the Nokia 8.1 in India on December 20, 2018, and it's a phone that leans heavily into display quality. Up front is a 6.18 inches (15.7 cm) IPS LCD display with a sharp 4000 x 3000 Pixels resolution.
Powering things is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, paired with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM — plenty of muscle for daily multitasking and heavier apps alike. On the software side, it ships with Android v9.0 (Pie) (Android One) out of the box.
Selfies and video calls are handled by a 20 MP front camera for sharper, well-focused shots.
Storage is fixed at 64 GB / 128 GB, and the phone supports 4G bands Expand. In terms of build, it measures 154.8 mm x 75.7 mm x 7.9 mm and weighs 180 grams.
On connectivity, the Nokia 8.1 supports 5G Not Supported, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack. Security is handled via a fingerprint sensor.
As of 7th September 2026, the Nokia 8.1 is priced starting at ₹28,831 in India.
Nokia 8.1 Spec & Benchmark Scores
79 / 100
Performance
65
Display
94
Camera
76
Battery
78
General
3 specsBack Camera
8 specsFlash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Shooting Modes
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera
12 MP + 13 MP
Camera Features
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording Features
4k @30 fps
Autofocus
Yes
Image Resolution
4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings
Exposure compensation
Front Camera
1 specsFront Camera
20 MP
Performance
6 specsRAM
4 GB / 6 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Processor
Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 360 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 360)
Architecture
64 bit
Graphics (GPU)
Adreno 616
Display
6 specsScreen Size
6.18 inches (15.7 cm)
Display Type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2246 px (FHD+)
Pixel Density
403 ppi
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla
Bezel-less Display
Yes with notch
Design & Body
5 specsHeight
154.8 mm
Width
75.7 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
Weight
180 grams
Build Material
Back: Mineral Glass
Network
9 specsNetwork Support
5G Not Supported, 4G
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
SIM 2
4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
VoLTE
Yes
SIM 1
4G bands Expand
Battery
3 specsCapacity
3500 mAh
Quick Charging
Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Battery Type
Li-ion
Storage
3 specsInternal Storage
64 GB / 128 GB
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable Storage
Yes, Up to 400 GB
Multimedia
1 specsAudio Jack
3.5 mm
Sensors
3 specsFingerprint Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position
Rear
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, specifications listed here may differ slightly from the actual product due to regional variants. Please verify details with the retailer before purchase.
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