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Nokia 8.1 With 6GB RAM And 128GB Storage Launched

Nokia launched its mid-tier flagship 8.1 last year. The phone was a mix of good specifications, a good camera and a decent price tag. One thing that was lacking from the device was a little more RAM. It seems like the wait is over as Nokia has announced the 8.1 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is priced at Rs. 29,999.

The Nokia 8.1 is the successor to the much successful 7 Plus which helped cement Nokia’s place in the affordable smartphone segment. The phone has made some striking changes to the predecessor. From the build to the specifications, those phones cannot be more different.

Nokia 8.1 Specifications

The Nokia 8.1 is a well-rounded device with a mix of good price-to-performance ratio. The phone has a 6.18-inch screen with a resolution of 2246 × 1080px. It has an 18.7:9 aspect ratio and a 86.5 per cent screen to body ratio. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 710 coupled with an Adreno 616 GPU. It is now available in 2 versions, one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and another with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The phone has a 3500mAh battery. Optics for the 8.1 include a 12+13MP camera setup at the back with OIS and a 20MP sensor at the front.

Featuring a metal unibody with glass front and back, It also has a promise of 2 years of Android updates with 3 years of monthly security patches. The phone runs on Android Pie out of the box. For the price of Rs 29,999, the Nokia has to compete with the likes of the Poco F1 and the Zenfone 5z. Both the other smartphones feature better specifications for the price.

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Nokia 8.1 looks like a good device with the specifications it offers and the price its available in. Fans of stock Android and regular updates will like the phone. Given the track record for Nokia, the 8.1 may be another success story for HMD Global. And the newly released version makes things even more interesting.

February 1, 2019
HMD Global Launches Nokia 8.1 In Dubai
Lately, Finnish smartphone manufacturer, HMD Global has been launching a lot of smartphones. Earlier this month, the company launched the Nokia 7.1. Now they have unveiled the Nokia 8.1 in Dubai. Like other Nokia phones, it also is an Android One device.

Design And Specifications

The Nokia 8.1 has an all-glass front and rear build with a metal chassis. The smartphone measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm and weighs in at 180 grams. On the front of the device sits a 6.18-inch Full HD+ notch display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. For protection against scratches, it also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The Nokia 8.1 is powered by a 3,500 mAh Li-Ion battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The device features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU along with the Adreno 616 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 12 MP +13 MP rear cameras. The handset can also capture 2160p video at 30fps from the rear camera. While the front sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.

In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 8.1 supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack. For quickly and securely unlocking it, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price, Colours And Variants

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The Nokia 8.1 is offered in three colour options which are as follows:
- Blue/Silver
- Steel/Copper
- Iron/Steel
In terms of memory and storage, it is available in a single 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant which supports memory expandability of up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The device will go on sale in Dubai from December 15 and it carries a price tag of 1,499 Dirham (around Rs. 32,000). Although its India launch date is currently unavailable, it is expected to launch soon.
December 6, 2018
Nokia X7 To Soon Launch In India
It has been two years since Nokia started manufacturing smartphones with the Android OS. Nokia ships their smartphones with Android One, which allows the company to rapidly push out latest updates. A good build, competitive pricing, and fast updates have allowed Nokia to slowly gain traction in the smartphone market. The company launched their Nokia X7 aka Nokia 8.1 in China last month and now a twitter post suggests the former will soon launch in India as well.

Design & Features

The picture's about to get rosy with an epic viewing experience. Get ready to #ExpectMore pic.twitter.com/Tj5XfNuN0h

— HMD India (@HMDdevicesIN) November 23, 2018

The Nokia X7 measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm and weighs in at 178 grams. The smartphone has a Full HD 6.18-inch LCD display with a notch up top which house the speakerphone and front-facing camera. The display has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 408 ppi. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The Snapdragon 710 SoC comprises of an Octa-Core CPU and an Adreno 616 GPU. Out of the eight cores, the two Kryo 360 Gold’s are clocked at 2.2 GHz while the six Kryo 360 Silver’s are clocked at 1.7 GHz.

For photography, the Nokia X7 aka Nokia 8.1 gets dual 12 MP + 13 MP sensors which can also capture 2160p 4K videos at 30 fps. The front camera has a 20 MP sensor which can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. The smartphone is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which supports fast charging and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. For secure and quick biometric verification, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Talking about the sensors, the Nokia 8.1 gets an electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor.

Price & Colors

The Nokia 8.1 is available in 4 different colors which are Night Black, Night Red, Magic Night Silver, and Dark Blue. The Indian pricing of the smartphone will only be revealed after its launch but is expected to similarly priced as its Chinese variant. It is available in storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- Nokia X7 4 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM price- CNY 1,699 (around Rs. 18,000)
- Nokia X7 6 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM price- CNY 1,999 (around Rs. 21,200)
- Nokia X7 6 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM price- CNY 2,499 (around Rs. 26,500)
November 26, 2018
Nokia 9 PureView And Nokia 8.1 Cases Get Listed, Might Launch In December

HMD Global has teased the launch of three of its smartphones at its ‘Expect More’ event scheduled for December 5th. The event will most probably see the launch of the Nokia 2.1 Plus, the Nokia 8.1 and the Nokia 9 PureView. A recent leak has shown the covers for the Nokia 9 and the Nokia 8.1 listed online. This mostly confirms that we will see these two devices launching at the event.

#ExpectMore pic.twitter.com/Z4F9F0xcZK

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 15, 2018

Nokia 9 PureView

The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most anticipated phones this year. This is so because of its unique penta camera setup and a host of flagship features. These features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, a large display and a huge battery. The icing on the cake is obviously the penta camera setup, which is a patented technology by Zeiss.

The leaked case of the Nokia 9 shows slots for the penta camera setup on the back. The lack of a cutout for the fingerprint sensor on the back of the case makes it clear that the phone will indeed have an in-display fingerprint sensor. At the bottom of the case, we can see slots for what appear to be a USB Type-C port, speakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The headphone jack is a pretty sensitive topic these days. The inclusion of one will surely win over some more fans fro HMD.

Some more of the rumoured specs of the Nokia 9.1 include a 5.9 inch OLED display with a QHD resolution and 3D glass. The device is expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. You can read everything we know about the Nokia 9 here.

Nokia 8.1 Specs & Price

The Nokia 8.1 is said to be the global version of the Nokia X7 which was launched in China last month. The device is a mid-range phone and packs great features along with a solid design. Based on the specs of the Nokia X7, we can predict what the Nokia 8.1 will have. The Nokia 8.1 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ LCD display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC with the Adreno 616 GPU with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Along with this, it has 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, which can be expanded up tp 400 GB using a microSD card.

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The phone has a 12 MP + 12 MP dual rear camera and a 20 MP front camera. Under the hood, it packs a 3,500 mAh battery. According to earlier reports, the phone will be launched in India at a price of Rs 23,999.

November 19, 2018
Nokia 8.1 To Launch In India This Month At Rs 23,999

The Nokia 8.1 will launch in India this month itself, according to a report. The report also claims that the Nokia 8.1 is the global variant of the Nokia X7 which was launched in China recently. However, there is no word on the global launch of the device as yet. But the source claims that it has got to know through retail sources that the device might launch in India on the 28th of November. What’s more. the retail source also claims that the device will be priced at Rs 23,999.

Nokia 8.1

Earlier reports had suggested that the Nokia 8.1 is a completely new device. This report says that it is the global variant of the Nokia X7. While most expected the X7 to be launched as the Nokia 7.1 Plus, it now seems like that will not be the case.

The Nokia X7 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The phone has a notch on the display and sports a chin at the bottom with the Nokia branding on it. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. With the Adreno 616 GPU. The device has 4 GB RAM and 6 GB RAM variants. It also has 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, which can be expanded up to 400 GB via a microSD card.

Under the hood, it packs a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a dual rear camera setup with 12 MP + 13 MP sensors. The front camera has a 20 MP sensor. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5 mm jack along with a USB Type-C port for charging. The device also has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the phone.

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While it is still not clear as to whether we will see a completely new device or just the X7 under a new name, the news it still every bit exciting. You can read about the rumoured Nokia 8.1 here.

November 12, 2018
Nokia 8.1 To Launch Soon, Runs On Snapdragon 710

The Nokia 8.1 was spotted on Geekbench a few weeks back. It has now popped up on the list of Google’s ARCore supported devices. With these listings already out, it is said that HMD will launch the smartphone soon. Other specifications of the device include the Snapdragon 710 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie. There are some speculations that this could be the Nokia X7 which was launched in China last month, as its specifications match that of the alleged Nokia 8.1.

Nokia 8.1 Or X7

However, it is possible that this could another device. Since the Nokia X7 has a 6.18 inch display, it will most probably carry the ‘Plus’ title after its name. As Nokia usually does with larger screen devices. Therefore, the X7 might be the Nokia 7.1 Plus while the Nokia 8.1 will sport a slightly smaller 5.9 inch display. ARCore is a kit developed by Google to allow augmented reality applications for a certain smartphone to be built. Therefore, the inclusion of ARCore support in the 8.1 could mean that we would see more AR integration in the camera. This could include elements such as stickers and even interactive animations.

Earlier, the Geekbench listing of the Nokia 8.1 had given us some more specifications about the device. The geek bench listing showed that the phone has a single-core score of 1841 and a multi-core score of 5807. Considering the current design language being used by Nokia, we can expect the device to have a Zeiss dual rear camera setup. It might have a glass body, with an aluminium frame. Running on the Snapdragon 710, the phone is most probably a mid-ranger and will be priced accordingly. Pricing will be the key as the mid-range segment is home to a lot of competition. This can make it difficult for even some of the best smartphones.

Also Read: Nokia 8.1 Spotted On Geekbench Before Launch

With a lot of upcoming launches coming our way from HMD Global, including the Nokia 9 and the Nokia 7.1, we can expect the Nokia 8.1 to launch soon as well.

November 9, 2018
Nokia 8.1 Spotted On Geekbench Before Launch

An upcoming premium smartphone from Nokia with the moniker Nokia 8.1 has appeared on Geekbench’s website before it’s official launch. The specifications of the Nokia 8.1 are quite similar to the recently launched Nokia X7 or Nokia 7.1 Plus.

The device has the same processor as the Nokia X7 which is the Snapdragon Qualcomm 710 SoC. It is an Octa-core processor, which according to Geekbench has a frequency of 1.71 GHz that is much less than what it is capable of. Geekbench results also reveal that the device has 4 GB of RAM. The device that was benchmarked might be the base variant of Nokia 8.1 as even the Nokia X7 is available with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM.

Nokia 8.1 Geekbench Score

The device has a single-core score of 1841 and a multi-core score of 5807 even though the processor is not set to its highest clock speed. So if Nokia speeds up the processor the score would improve considerably.

Besides the RAM and processor, not many specifications of the Nokia 8.1 are available as of now. But as it might be an improved smartphone over to the Nokia 7.1 plus, we expect it to have better specifications.

Nokia 7 Plus

For reference, the Nokia 7.1 plus has a 6.18 inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a pixel density of 408 ppi. It has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 processor. Four Cores have a frequency of 2.2 GHz and the other four of 1.7 GHz. It has 12 MP + 13 MP dual rear cameras and a 20 MP front selfie camera. The Nokia 7.1 has a 3,500 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery and supports fast charging. It is available in 4 GB or 6 GB RAM variants paired with 64 GB or 128 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 400 GB via a MicroSD card.

However, Nokia is yet to comment about the leaked device. For now, we can only wait for Nokia to officially announce the smartphone and bring it to India.

October 20, 2018