Nokia N81
The Nokia N81 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2007).
2007 · Entry-level · Symbian OS 9.2ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.4" · 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)
RAM96MB
Storage12MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓96GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,050 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 167 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2007, August. Released 2007, November
⚙️ Performance
OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
RAM
96MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
167 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 16M colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,050 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)
Colors
Cobalt blue, Graphite grey
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia N81 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / UMTS.
Yes, the Nokia N81 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Nokia N81 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia N81 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia N81 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia N81 supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP.
The Nokia N81 has 2.0, A2DP.
