Nokia 8.1 Released: All that you need to know

Today, Nokia has announced the successor to popular 8 series phone, the Nokia 8.1. Priced at 399 euros in Europe, the Nokia 8.1 will hit India early next year. Gone is that notch free display, replaced by a wide notch. We feel that Nokia should’ve gone for tear drop notch as Nokia 8 series is kind of higher midrange or premium phone lineup. Here are our FAQs on Nokia 8.1

What are the key specifications of Nokia 8.1?

• 3500mAh battery.
• 18W fast charging.
• Android 9 Pie.
• 6.18″ FullHD+ PureDisplay with HDR10.
• Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 710 chipset.
• 4GB of RAM.
• 64GB onboard storage.
• microSD card slot.
• Dual 12mp rear camera setup.
• 20mp front-facing camera.
• Nokia OZO surround sound capture.
• Dual Nano-SIM card slots.
• Bluetooth 5.0.
• Type-C USB port.
• Blue/Silver, Steel/Copper, Iron/Steel color options.
• Dimension: 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm
• Weight : 180 grams.

Why is everyone talking about this mobile?

Nokia 8 was a big hit across the globe, thanks to its premium yet sturdy design. When there were rumors of successor, it is obvious to have some kind of excitement.

What kind of AI does it have?

AI-powered imaging, AI-powered Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 710 processor,

What is the price and where is it available?

Priced at 399 Euros, the Nokia 8.1 will be available in Europe from next week.

Does it have dedicated SD card slot?

Yes, you can add upto 400GB microSD card.

Does it have water resistance?

This is one of the drawbacks. There is no ‘rated’ water resistance.

Is the Display protected by any toughened glass?

Yes, Nokia 8.1 comes with Gorilla Glass protection. The back of the phone also has glass.

Does the camera support portrait mode?

Yes, Nokia 8.1 supports AI driven portrait mode.

Does the camera support video shooting in 4k mode?

Yes, the rear camera can record videos at UHD@30fps.

What is the software version on this mobile?

Android 9 Pie stock Android.

What is the battery capacity and type of charger with this mobile?

The battery is 3500mAh in size. Nokia 8.1 supports 15W fast charging. Also, the SD710 chips enables intelligent battery monitoring to provide long battery life.

Does it have fingerprint and face unlock?

There is a fingerprint sensor at the back. There is no face unlock.

How strong is the phone?

The Nokia 8.1 comes with glass on front and glass on back. Be very careful while handling this phone. We highly recommend getting a good back case and a tempered glass if you are buying this phone.

Are there animojis on this phone?

No, there are no animojis on this phone, as far as we know.

How are software updates?

Nokia is one of the best in updating their phones regularly. Many of their phone already recieved Android 8.x and Android 9 updates.