The Nokia 8.1 is the latest smartphone from HMD Global to launch in Kenya. The phone is currently available in retail stores for Ksh 45,000, not cheap no matter how you look at it. The phone was launched in the country a couple of days back and is available in both single and dual SIM versions. The single SIM version is available through Safaricom shops while the dual SIM version is available through other retail stores.
The Nokia 8.1 is the most expensive smartphone launched by HMD Global in Kenya this year. It is perfect for photographers as the company promises better results than you would get with other smartphones it is competing with. The phone comes with some amazing cameras that we have come to associate Nokia
Below are some of the key specifications of the Nokia 8.1.
The Nokia 8.1 Specifications
| Specs | Nokia 8.1 PureView Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | |
| SIM | Single and Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.18 inches, 19:9 Aspect Ratio |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, PureDisplay | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie, Android One |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| CPU | Octa-core; 2×2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4GB RAM, 64 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, up to 400GB | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Dual 12MP + 13MP |
| Features | Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 2160p@30fps, | |
| Front facing camera | 20 MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh non-removable battery | |
| Available colors | Blue/Silver and Iron/Steel | |
| Price | Ksh 45,000 |
With the specifications listed above, is the Nokia 8.1 worth your money? Will you consider it? I am really curious as this price is not cheap and I am interested in seeing if those who are not big mobile photography fans will consider getting such a smartphone.
Also Read: The Nokia 9 PureView Specifications
