Nokia 8.1

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Nokia 8.1

From HMD - makers of Nokia phones

Expect more from your phone. Take stunning photos with 12 MP and 13 MP dual-camera setup or the 20 MP selfie camera, all featuring ZEISS Optics. And with the 2-day battery life1, your award-winning Nokia 8.1 will go the distance.
Full specifications

Cameras

Dual rear cameras with ZEISS Optics and a 20 MP selfie camera.

Display

6.18'' Full-HD+ screen with PureDisplay and HDR10 support.

Battery

Energy-efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 710 processor. Up to 2 days of battery life¹.

Creative controls

Portraits with studio-style lighting. Add blur effects with the live Bokeh feature.

Design

Gorgeous selfies, day or night

Using enhanced light capture, the 20 MP front camera takes beautiful selfies in low light. And with Google Lens™ and Motion Photos integrated into the camera app, you can shoot super smooth videos and explore the world by learning more about the places, objects and animals you see through your camera.

Precise light capture and OIS

High-end image quality with ZEISS Optics, optical image stabilization and a super-sensitive sensor.

AI-powered imaging

Take stunning portraits with studio-style lighting and use the live Bokeh feature during or after you take a photo.

More creative Dual-Sight

Create a more shareable Dual-Sight live stream with 3D personas, filters and masks.

Screen

Superior viewing

The adaptive 6.18’’ Full-HD+ PureDisplay keeps the colors accurate and the content visible – even in bright sunlight. Thanks to HDR10 support, 96% color gamut and 1:1500 contrast ratio, you can enjoy brighter videos with crisper details and richer colors. Plus, the new Adaptive Brightness feature in Android 9 Pie learns your screen brightness preferences and automatically adjusts the settings.

  • 6.18’’ Full-HD+ display
  • PureDisplay
Software

Android™ 10 download now available

Privacy settings made easy, replies written faster and all-round improvements that make using your phone feel more natural - Android 10 comes with heaps of new features that will help you get the most out of your Nokia smartphone.

  • Dark Theme
  • Smart Reply
Find out more about Android 10
Android One

The best of Android

Android One is a set of phones that meet elevated software requirements set by Google. As an Android One device, Nokia 8.1 delivers everything you want and nothing you don’t: a streamlined, easy to use interface and a curated set of pre-installed apps. Regular security updates and two years of software upgrades mean Nokia 8.1 with Android One stays secure and features the latest Google innovations, such as Google Assistant optimization.

Learn more about Android One
Counterpoint study

#1 in trust rankings for a second year*

“Nokia lead the Trust Rankings Based on Software, Security Updates and Build Quality”

Delivering monthly security updates for 3 years and Android™ software upgrades for 2 years means that once again, Nokia smartphones top the 2020 Counterpoint Research trust rankings. And with device testing that exceeds the industry average, we’re also ahead of other smartphone brands for build quality. Check out the study to find out more.

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Nokia smartphones that get years of security updates

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¹The 2-day battery testing was conducted using a real-life usage test by HMD Global. The test included active usage of a device for 5 hours per day with a new battery. Usage included e.g. gaming, video streaming, calling, sending sms, browsing and using apps (such as social media, news, navigation and music). The test was conducted with normal device settings in a lit indoor environment. The device was left on standby overnight.

  • According to 2020 study by Counterpoint Research.