Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB) vs Nokia 8.1

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.1 Plus vs Nokia 8.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2019 4:38 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:57 AM

Compare Nokia 8.1 X Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Nokia 8.1 Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8.1

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Nokia 8.1
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels138% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+408 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.18"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP41% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

180 grams (6.3 ounces)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
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Model	3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Other model names	Nokia 3.1 Plus (MediaTek) TA-1115, TA-1118	Nokia X7 TA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1119, TA-1121
Country or region available	(Latin America), India	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2018	12/1/2018
Depth	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)	75.76 x 154.8 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TA-1115 (Latin America) version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1118 (India) version: UMTS 850/900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1115 (Latin America) version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38) TA-1118 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version (TA-1119): LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) India version (TA-1121): LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, White, Gray • Android One	• Colors: Blue/silver, Steel/copper, Iron/steel • Android One edition • 18.7:9 display ratio • Zeiss optics back camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3.1 Plus (16GB)	Nokia 8.1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered