Nokia 8.1 released in India, launch price and offers revealed
Nokia 8.1 has finally reached India. Just a few days back, HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 8.1 at a global event. Priced at INR 26,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant, 8.1 will be available on Amazon India, with top retailers and at Nokia.com/phones. The Nokia 8.1 will be available on sale from 21st December 2018, in two colour combinations in India, Blue/Silver and Iron/Steel and will be available for pre-booking from 10th December 2018.
Offers if you pre-order Nokia 8.1:
- Pre-paid: 1TB data on eligible plans starting from Rs. 199. Post-paid:120 GB additional data plus 3 Months of Netflix and one year of Amazon Prime subscription on plans starting Rs. 499. For terms & condition click here
- One time screen replacement for first 6 months, offered by servify.
- Gift card worth Rs. 2,000 on Purchase of Nokia 8.1 which can be redeemed on next purchase on Nokia.com/phones (applicable on all Nokia devices and accessories)
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 INR 26,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant, 8.1 will be available on Amazon India, with top retailers and at Nokia.com/phones. .
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.
“We’ve seen great success in the value flagship category with each of our smartphones in this class consistently introducing new premium experiences to our fans. With the Nokia 8.1, we are further pushing the boundaries in this segment. We offer accelerated performance with a first-class processor architecture, dual cameras with an industry-leading sensor, OIS and ZEISS Optics for great low light imaging, and our new PureDisplay HDR screen technology.”, said, Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global
“As well as delivering the meticulous craftsmanship and build quality of the renowned Nokia smartphone design, we have also brought the Android 9 Pie experience to our fans, so they can enjoy the latest Android innovations including new Digital Wellbeing features. Our fans are at the heart of every design and engineering decision. We want to give them premium experiences – we hope they agree that the Nokia 8.1 embodies engineering excellence at great value.”
“India is one of the top markets for HMD Global and our fans here are central to our product strategy. We have gained tremendous love from them in the value flagship category and with the premium experiences that that Nokia 8.1 will offer, we hope to further strengthen our relationship with our fans here.” , said, Ajey Mehta, Vice President and Country Head HMD Global
