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Nokia 3.1 A vs Nokia 8.1

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Nokia 3.1 A

Nokia 3.1 A

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight3.1 A: 24 g lighter3.1 A: 156 g · 8.1: 180 g
  • Width3.1 A: 3.9 mm narrower3.1 A: 71.9 mm · 8.1: 75.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal3.1 A: 0.73 in smaller diagonal3.1 A: 5.45 in · 8.1: 6.18 in
  • ChipsetQualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 / Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)3.1 A: Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 · 8.1: Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
  • Rear camera layoutSingle / Dual3.1 A: Single · 8.1: Dual
  • Depth8.1: 1.4 mm thinner8.1: 8 mm · 3.1 A: 9.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front
3.1 A: 152.7 × 71.9 mm 1 8.1: 154.8 × 75.8 mm 2
Side
3.1 A: 152.7 × 9.4 mm 1 8.1: 154.8 × 8 mm 2
  1. 1. 3.1 A
    Height
    152.7 mm
    Width
    71.9 mm
    Depth
    9.4 mm+1.4 mm versus 8.1
    Weight
    156 g
  2. 2. 8.1
    Height
    154.8 mm+2.1 mm versus 3.1 A
    Width
    75.8 mm+3.9 mm versus 3.1 A
    Depth
    8 mm
    Weight
    180 g
Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. 3.1 A156 g
  2. 2. 8.1180 g

    +24 g versus 3.1 A

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

Screen size
3.1 A: 5.45 in, 18:9, About 76.7 cm² rectangular area 1 8.1: 6.18 in, 19:9, About 95.3 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. 3.1 A 5.45 in · 18:9 About 76.7 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. 8.1 6.18 in · 19:9 About 95.3 cm² rectangular area

8.1 has approximately 24.4% more rectangular screen area than 3.1 A.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM by storage capacity and phone
Storage3.1 A8.1
32 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
8.1: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM - Nokia 8.164/128 GB · 4/6 GB RAM - Nokia X7Y

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. 3.1 A

NFC
Unknown
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 128 GB

2. 8.1

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. 3.1 A2990 mAh
  2. 2. 8.13500 mAh

    +510 mAh versus 3.1 A

Specifications

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1. 3.1 A2. 8.1

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
Specification3.1 A8.1
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 152.7 Х 71.9 Х 9.4 mm
  • 154.8 Х 75.8 Х 8 mm
Weight
  • 156 g
  • 180 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.45" inch
  • 6.18" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1440 px
  • 1080 x 2280 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM - Nokia 8.164/128 GB
  • 4/6 GB RAM - Nokia X7Y
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 128 GB
  • microSD
  • up to 400 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2990 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429
  • Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
Specification3.1 A8.1
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 76.7 cm2
  • 95.3 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 69.8%
  • 81.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 295 PPI
  • 408 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • NEG
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
Specification3.1 A8.1
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • AF
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF
  • OIS -13 MP
Functions
  • HDR
  • Zeiss optics
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 2160p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 20 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 20 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 0.9μm
Performance
Performance
Specification3.1 A8.1
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 504
  • Adreno 616
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. Unknown
  • 177222
General specs
General specs
Specification3.1 A8.1
Release date
  • 2019
  • June
  • 2018
  • December
Colors
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver
  • steel
  • copper
  • Iron
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 400 EUR
Body build Unknown
  • Front/back glass
  • aluminum frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
Specification3.1 A8.1
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA (unspecified) -4G - LTE (unspecified)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
Specification3.1 A8.1
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features
Specification3.1 A8.1
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity - Fast battery charging 10W - For AT&T
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 2A/9V (18W) - Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)