Entry-level · 2018
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A13 (SM-A137)
A basic entry-level phone with stabilised camera — but a smaller battery and slow 18W charging show its age.
Strength
Stabilised camera (OIS)
Watch out
Smaller battery (3500mAh), 18W charging (slow)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
What stands out
Pro camera extras: optical zoom
Display
6.18″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2280 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.18″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2280 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 616
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 616
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 20 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 20 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K
Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.
Main camera
12 MP f/1.8
OIS
Camera
13 MP
Front camera
20 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
optical zoom
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
3500 mAh · 18 W wired
Battery
3500 mAh · 18 W wired
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
180 g · 8.0 mm
Build & Design
180 g · 8.0 mmHeight
154.8 mm
Width
75.8 mm
Thickness
8.0 mm
Weight
180 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
32% larger battery capacity
3,500 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2280 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.18″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
178k vs 691k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
17% larger battery capacity
3,500 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 2280 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.18″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
178k vs 416k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 180 g vs 163 g
Where to buy
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