The Nokia 8.1 is a mid-range Android One smartphone launched in the Philippines on July 16, 2019. It's also known as the Nokia X7.
The smartphone features a 6.18-inch FHD+ display with a notch, 12 + 13 Megapixel dual rear cameras and a 20 Megapixel selfie camera. Its rear cameras also use ZEISS optics and AI scene recognition.
It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie operating system. It’s part of the Android One program so software upgrades are guaranteed. There’s also a fingerprint sensor at the phone’s back.
Lastly, the device has a 3,500 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB Type-C.
The official price of the Nokia 8.1 smartphone in the Philippines is ₱19,990.00.
It will be available starting on July 19, 2019 (official release date) at Lazada Philippines. The first 700 customers will receive a special Philippine Airlines voucher worth ₱1,000.
| Specs | Nokia 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.18-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2280 Pixels, 408 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 19:9 Aspect Ratio and Notch |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie with Android One |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 616 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/2.2 Aperture, OIS, Autofocus) 13MP Secondary Camera -Dual-tone LED Flash -AI Scene Recognition |
| Front Camera | 20 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expansion | Expandable up to 400GB via microSD |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Cellular | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Positioning | A-GPS, GLONASS & BeiDou |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| USB PORT | USB Type-C |
| Sound | 3.5mm Audio Jack (Nokia OZO Sound Recording) |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Biometrics | Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer |
| Battery | 3500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) 18W Fast Charging |
| Material | Glass with Metal Frame |
| Dimensions | 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Colors | Blue, Silver and Iron |
| Release Date | July 16, 2019 |
| Price | RAM + Storage |
|---|---|
| ₱19,990.00 | 6GB+128GB |
The official price of the Nokia 8.1 smartphone in the Philippines is ₱19,990.00 with a price drop to ₱16,990.00 on December 2019.
It is now available in Nokia stores, authorized dealers, and online shops.
