Introducing Nokia 8.1
Important to know about Nokia 8.1
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.
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About Nokia 8.1
| Dimensions (mm) | 154.80 x 75.76 x 7.97 |
| Release date | December 2018 |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 pixels |
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| Processor | 2.2GHz octa-core |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron) + 13-megapixel |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
Software
It ships with the latest Android 9.0 Pie, and, as is the case with practically all of Nokia’s latest devices, the 8.1 is part of the Android One program.
This means that you not only get a near-vanilla version of Android, but more important is that you’re basically in the front of the row with regards to getting the latest Android security and software updates.
Camera
The Nokia 8.1 comes with cameras that may not have wowed people in the sub-Rs 30,000 segment, but look pretty good on a phone that now costs Rs 15,999. Back when we reviewed the device, we said that the 12MP + 13MP dual camera setup offered some really attractive photos in daylight. Thanks to Zeiss optics and some AI smarts, the Nokia 8.1 delivers some sharp and vivid photos in good lighting conditions. Of course, it may not be able to compete against 48MP camera phones when it comes to raw detailing, but the Nokia 8.1 can still impress you with what it offers. There's also a 20MP front-facing camera that captures crisp selfies as well.
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