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Nokia 8.1 Price in the UK
Nokia 8.1 Price in the UK
The Nokia 8.1 price in the UK starts at £100, the lowest of 2 shops in the UK we compared. Prices last checked on ; confirm the price, stock and warranty with the shop before buying.
Buying the Nokia 8.1 in the UK
The lowest Nokia 8.1 price in the UK is £100 at CeX, out of 2 shops we compared (checked 19 September 2026).
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in the UK or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in the UK supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Nokia 8.1 price in the UK?
The Nokia 8.1 price in the UK starts at £100, the lowest shop price we found.
Where can I buy the Nokia 8.1 in the UK?
Shops in the UK listing the Nokia 8.1 include CeX, Back Market. See the price list above for each shop's price and link.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.18 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) |
| Protection | NEG (some sources mention Corning Gorilla Glass 3) |
| Features | PureDisplay, 500 nits brightness, 96% NTSC Color gamut, DCI-P3, 1500:1 Contrast ratio |
Platform
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 400GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS (Zeiss optics) + 13 MP, f/2.2 (depth sensor) |
| Features | Zeiss optics, OIS, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, AI scene detection, AI portrait mode |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K) |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | Pixel binding (4-in-1 pixel binning for 1.8µm large pixels), AI beauty, AI portrait Mode, 6 AI studio lights, AI expressions, dual-view mode |
| Video | 1080p (assumed, not explicitly stated in snippets) |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Dimensions | 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm |
| Weight | 178 g |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, 6000-series aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS (BeiDou) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio (headset required) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Announced | 2018, December 5 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, December 21 (initial rollout mid-December, Europe January 2019) |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Clean Android One experience with timely updates
- Good performance for a mid-range device (Snapdragon 710)
- Excellent camera with Zeiss optics and OIS
- Premium build quality and design
- Bright HDR10 display
- Solid battery life
- Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
- NFC support
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Not water resistant
- LCD display instead of AMOLED
- Hybrid SIM slot (sacrifices second SIM for microSD)
- Limited LTE band support for international travel
- Camera bump
In The Box & Warranty
- Nokia 8.1 smartphone
- 18W Fast Charger
- USB-C Cable
- Stereo Earbuds/Headphones
- SIM Ejector Tool
- Quick Start Guide/Paperwork
Nokia smartphones typically come with a Manufacturer's Limited Warranty of 12 months, covering hardware components as originally supplied.
Questions & Answers
What are the Nokia 8.1's headline specifications?
The Nokia 8.1 has a display of 6.18" IPS LCD, HDR10 PureDisplay, chipset of Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, main camera of 12MP (OIS, Zeiss) + 13MP (Depth) Dual Camera, battery of 3500 mAh with 18W Fast Charging.
What's the Nokia 8.1's release date?
The Nokia 8.1 was released on December 2018.
How much should I expect to pay for the Nokia 8.1?
The Nokia 8.1 starts at £100 at the lowest verified shop we track; see the price list on this page for more options.
Is the Nokia 8.1 a good phone?
We rate the Nokia 8.1 8/10. The Nokia 8.1 offers a compelling package with its strong performance, excellent camera, and commitment to software updates through Android One, making it a highly competitive mid-range option.