Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.18-inch Nokia 8.1 [with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710] that was released on December 1, 2018, against the Nokia 7 Plus, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and came out 10 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Nokia 8.1
- Optical image stabilization
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR4X 1866 MHz
- Delivers 18% higher peak brightness [544 against 461 nits]
- More energy-efficient CPU – Snapdragon 710
- More recent OS version: Android 11 versus 10
- The phone is 10-months newer
Reasons to consider the Nokia 7 Plus
- Comes with 300 mAh larger battery capacity: 3800 vs 3500 mAh
Review
Evaluation of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7 Plus crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance [apps, system]
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk [*] are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.
Feature
Priority [Weight]
The higher the priority, the more it will affect the final NanoReview score.
Value for money
You can enter your local prices of these phones [in USD or other currency] and click on the "Calculate" button to see which one has a better value for money.
Người dùng có thể tải về mã nguồn kernel chính thức của Nokia 7 Plus và phiên bản mới trình làng Nokia 8.1. Cả hai được HMD Global phát hành dựa trên những điều khoản trong GPL.
- Nokia 8.1 chính thức ra mắt ở VN, Snapdragon 710, giá chỉ 7,9 triệu đồng
- Flash Sales thần tốc: Nokia 7 Plus giảm đến 1,2 triệu, chỉ còn 7,7 triệu đồng
Một trong những lý do khiến Android trở thành nền tảng di động đứng đầu chính là tính mở của nó. Theo đó, người dùng được phép xem, sửa đổi hoặc cập nhật thêm các tính năng và chia sẻ mã nguồn dưới sự bảo trợ của giấy phép phần mềm mã nguồn mở [General Public License – GPL] mà không phải trả bất kỳ chi phí nào. Và cũng theo quy định này thì các nhà sản xuất phải chia sẻ mã nguồn của mình cho cộng đồng.
Update trên trang chủ của Nokia
Nhung vì nhiều lý do, không phải nhà sản xuất nào cũng tuân thủ theo các điều lệ trên. Cả HMD Global cũng chỉ bắt đầu thực hiện việc này từ tháng 4 năm ngoái mà thôi. Danh sách các thiết bị đã được phát hành mã nguồn có thể xem tại đây. Và bây giờ, tới lượt mã nguồn của Nokia 7 Plus và thiết bị vừa ra mắt Nokia 8.1 “lên kệ”.
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We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The thickness [or depth] of the product.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
The size of the screen [measured diagonally].
The type of technology used in the display.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch [PPI] on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 7 Plus]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 8.1]
The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering [less noise] and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
touch sampling rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 7 Plus]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 8.1]
The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness [typical]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 7 Plus]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 8.1]
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
Damage-resistant glass [such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass] is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
Performance
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Random-access memory [RAM] is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device [using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS]. Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device [using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS]. The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device [using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS]. The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 5 result [multi]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 7 Plus]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 8.1]
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. [Source: Primate Labs, 2023]
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. [Source: Primate Labs, 2023]
Cameras
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
A BSI [backside illuminated] sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface [UI]. For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
This setting [in the default browser] allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 7 Plus]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 8.1]
Charging speeds are expressed in watts [W], a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 7 Plus]
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. [Nokia 8.1]
Charging speeds are expressed in watts [W], a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
Charging speeds are expressed in watts [W], a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Audio
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio [at a bit rate of 576kbps].
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate [between 279kbps and 420kbps], which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio [at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps]. This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Features
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 [802.11ac], Wi-Fi 4 [802.11n]
Wi-Fi 5 [802.11ac], Wi-Fi 4 [802.11n]
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
The download speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can access online content.
The upload speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or another device.
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
NFC [near-field communication] allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.