Nokia X71 or 8.1 Plus launched: Punch Hole screen, 48MP camera, P19k price

Nokia X71 may debut as Nokia 8.1 Plus (2019) globally

Nokia and HMD Global have made the Nokia X71 or Nokia 8.1 Plus official in Taiwan. The Nokia X71 is the first phone to feature a punch hole screen from HMD. It is also the first to have a 48MP triple camera while running on AndroidOne or pure Android 9.0 OS.

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The Nokia X71 retails for $380 in Taiwan or roughly P19k Philippine pesos when converted. It is not yet confirmed if the Nokia X71 will have the same global name the same to China and Taiwan.

As for the release date and availability, we can expect HMD to announce the new midrange globally by April.

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Nokia X71 or Nokia 8.1 Plus specs, price, availability in the Philippines

• Display:6.4-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD
• Design: Scratch-resistant glass and polycarbonate
• CPU: Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor
• GPU: Adreno graphics
• RAM: 6GB memory
• Memory: 128GB internal
• Camera: 48MP main Sensor + 8MP wide-angle + 5MP depth sensor for bokeh
• Selfie: 16MP front-facing
• Connectivity: 4G LTE A, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi ac, GPS
• Security: Fingerprint sensor at the rear
• Battery: 3500 mAh, Quick Charging
• OS: Android 9.0 Pie, Android One
• Colors: Black with copper accent
• Price: $380 or P19,000+ est. price in the Philippines (may vary due to taxes)
• Release date: April 2019 in Taiwan, est. April to May in the Philippines

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