Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.18" · 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Zeiss optics
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 408 PPI screen
✓6.18" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, October 16. Released 2018, December 05
Also Known As
Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
408 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
180g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - TA-1119 (Global), TA-1131 (China)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
Yes, the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One.
The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
