Nokia 8.1 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90	The Indian Express | Shruti Dhapola Nokia 8.1 is an impressive device by al accounts. The performance is smooth, the camera delivers pleasing photos in most scenarios. while the battery life should keep most users happy. Read full review
90	Android Central | Harish Jonnalagadda The Nokia 8.1 takes the elements that made the Nokia 7 Plus great, while offering much-needed upgrades as we head into 2019. Read full review
87	NotebookCheck | Florian Schmitt The Nokia 8.1 does the basics well and dispenses with frivolities to blur the lines between midrange and flagship smartphones. Read full review
85	Mr Phone | Ershad Kaleebullah Summing it up, the Nokia 8.1 is the kind of smartphone that feels familiar and comfortable. And, the Nokia 8.1 will certainly make you feel warm and fuzzy inside after using it. Read full review
85	India Today | Sanket Vijayasarathy The Nokia 8.1 may bother consumers who feel that competition like the Poco F1 offers a flagship-level chipset for much lower. But the SD710 chipset handles real-world performance as smooth as a flagship phone, and you get the added benefit of a better design language as well. Read full review
80	GadgetMatch | Rodneil Quiteles Sure, those don't have the build that the Nokia 8.1 has but the Realme 3 Pro offers much of the same performance for a more affordable price. And the Xiaomi Mi 9T actually feels like a 2019 phone with its triple-camera setup and a pop-up camera that makes way for an actual full screen display. Read full review
80	TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Akriti Rana It has got the looks, the specs and for the most part, the performance ... but the Nokia 8.1 faces a problem that many of us do. It doesn't quite know where it fits in. Read full review
80	Firstpost | Sheldon Pinto The Nokia 8.1 caters to a mid-range buyer and aims to provide a true mid-range smartphone... A value for money offering in the mid-range. Read full review
80	Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow The Nokia 8.1 is a pretty easy recommendation at this price. At its price, it's basically a no-brainer. Read full review
80	AndroidPit | David McCourt Despite its large display, the Nokia 8.1 manages to remain compact enough for small phone enthusiasts like myself, and that processor is more than capable of matching phones with more horsepower in daily usage. Job done, in my opinion. Read full review
80	91mobiles | Nitansh Rastogi If you're looking for a no-nonsense smartphone in the mid-tier that doesn't skimp on any aspect, then the Nokia 8.1 won't disappoint you in any regard. Read full review
75	Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday Another modern HMD handset that offers the usual winning combination of slick design, solid specs and delightfully clean software. Read full review
70	Pickr | Leigh Stark If the performance could improve from an over-the-air firmware update, the Nokia 8.1 could be a good option, but right now, it's one that at price point needs some work. Read full review
70	Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma Nokia 8.1 has all the ingredients to be a crowd pleaser. It has got the looks, a really good display and a processor that delivers more than competent performance... Go for it, even if you have to spend a few extra bucks as this is a sturdy phone with a very good processor. Read full review
70	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall The Nokia 8.1 has a lot going for it, but it's still an odd phone. The design is generally good - apart from its inability to stay on a shelf - and we like the camera experience. But it's a phone that feels too expensive compared to the rest of the market. Read full review
70	The Economic Times | Hitesh Raj Bhagat So overall, we liked the phone but felt that the asking price is high... A good buy. Read full review
60	Trusted Reviews | Richard Easton The Nokia 8.1 has many of the same shortcomings as the Nokia 7.1, but now with a higher price tag. Read full review

Compare Nokia 8.1 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz)
Screen	Size: 6.18 inches diagonal Resolution: 2280 x 1080 pixels Screen Density: 408 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 81.3 % Display Type: IPS LCD
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) GPU: Adreno 616 RAM: 4GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12 megapixels + 13 megapixels with LED flash Secondary Camera: 20 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 64GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3500 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Quick Charge
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	Not Available
Fingerprint Reader	Rear
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the Nokia 8.1

We've used Flickr to find a selection of pictures taken by the Nokia 8.1 camera. Here is a selection of photos taken by users from around the world so you can see what kind of picture quality you can expect from real-world use of the Nokia 8.1.

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