Nokia 8
#2861
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
#2875Category Breakdown
Nokia 8
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.859.8
Summary
- The Nokia 8 features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Nokia 8.1 has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the Nokia 8 has a smaller 5.3-inch screen with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, whereas the Nokia 8.1 offers a larger 6.18-inch display with HDR10 support at 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Nokia 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 710 in the Nokia 8.1.
- The camera on the Nokia 8 has a dual 13 MP setup with OIS, while the Nokia 8.1 features a 12 MP main sensor with a wider aperture and a higher-resolution 20 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Nokia 8.1 at 3500 mAh compared to 3090 mAh in the Nokia 8, although both support 18W charging.
- Finally, the Nokia 8 runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9, while the Nokia 8.1 ships with Android 9 and is upgradable to Android 11, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
General
Release Date
2017, September 07
2018, December 05
Announced
2017, August 16
2018, October 16
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)
Display
Size
5.3"
6.18"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP
Front Camera
13 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
4K
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3090 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9 mm (5.96 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper
Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes