| Hardware and OS | Nokia 8.1 | |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Processor | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) | |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | |
| Internal memory | 64 GB, 4 GB RAM - Nokia 8.1
64/128 GB, 4/6 GB RAM - Nokia X7Y | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | |
| Display | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 6.18" inc | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 px | |
| Protection | NEG | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 81.2% | |
| Display area | 95.3 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 19:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 408 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | LTE | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | |
| SIM card | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | |
| Camera | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| Main camera | 12 MP, Dual | |
| Specs | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55', 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
-13 MP | |
| Features | Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Design | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| Colors | Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel | |
| Body build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame | |
| Dimensions | 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | |
| Battery | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 3500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | Nokia 8.1 | other phones |
| Release date | 2018, December | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
