Nokia 8.1 gets official: Carl Zeiss lens, December release for $400 price

We can safely say that Nokia 8.1 is now official after tons of leaks recently. It is the official Nokia X7 (China) for international and the specs are identical. The Nokia 8.1 will become available starting December in the Middle East and some parts of Asia for $400 or roughly P21,000 pesos SRP in the Philippines once converted.

The Nokia 8.1 is not the flagship HMD Globa phone most people are hoping for. However, its mid-range specs and premium design make a great option especially to those fans who are eagerly waiting for another Carl Zeiss optics-equipped shooter. The rest of the specs and features are listed below.

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Nokia 8.1 2019 official photos

Nokia 8.1 2018 Specs, Features, Philippine release

• Display: 6.2-inch FHD+ IPS LCD
• Design: Gorilla Glass 5, aluminum side
• CPU: Snapdragon 710 octa-core, Adreno 616 graphics
• Memory: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB, microSD card
• Camera: 12MP + 13MP dual Carl Zeiss lens
• Selfie: 20MP front AI camera
• Battery: 3,500 mAh, Quick Charge 4.0
• Security: Fingerprint sensor
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE
• Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C 2.0
• OS: Android One on Android 9.0 Pie
• Color: White, Blue, Metal Grey
• Price: $400 or P20,000+ Philippine pesos before taxes
• Release date: December 2018 in the Philippines (est.)

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