Detailed comparison and review of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 9 Pureview. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.8 mm | 155 mm | Nokia 9 Pureview has greater height than Nokia 8.1. |
| Width | 75.76 mm | 75 mm | Nokia 8.1 has greater width than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
| Depth | 7.97 mm | 8.2 mm | Nokia 8.1 is narrower than Nokia 8.1. |
| Weight | 180 g | 171 g | Nokia 9 Pureview is lighter than Nokia 8.1. |
| Body Colour | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | Blue/silver | |
| Body Material | Metal frame | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Nokia 9 Pureview is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP67 | |
| SAR Value | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | 0.86 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | PureDisplay | PureDisplay | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.18" | 6" | Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2280 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10 | |
| Display Features | Edge-to-Edge screen | 2.5D Glass, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Nokia 9 Pureview has more RAM than Nokia 8.1. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Nokia 9 Pureview has more internal memory than Nokia 8.1. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSD |
| CAMERA | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 5 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
| Sensor Type | - | RGB | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.25 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | - | Nokia 8.1 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | Bokeh effect | - | |
| Camera Modes | Pro Camera mode | - | |
| Light Source | Dual Hi-Cri flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging | Carl Zeiss optic, HDR10 video recording |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better second camera resolution than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
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| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | RGB | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Depth camera | Autofocus | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Carl Zeiss optic |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Monochrome, Carl Zeiss optic |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Name (4th Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Monochrome | |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | Carl Zeiss optic |
| FIFTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (5th Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (5th Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Pixel Size (5th Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
| Camera Functions (5th Camera) | - | Monochrome |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX476 sensor | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Motion Photos | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 3320 mAh | Nokia 8.1 has larger battery capacity than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Nokia 9 Pureview has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Nokia 9 Pureview can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | PMA, Qi |
| CELLULAR | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 14, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X | Apt-X | |
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| Sound Enhancements | Nokia OZO surround sound capture | Nokia OZO surround sound capture, Qualcomm aptX audio |
| FEATURES | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, haptics sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens | Face Unlock, Smart AMP technology, Three microphones with Nokia spatial audio |
| OTHERS | Nokia 8.1 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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| Included Accessories | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | Data cable, headset, USB-C charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP67 |
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