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Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
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Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)

Released: 2018, October 16Price: About 390 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, December 05

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPUAdreno 616
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 13 MP
Size6.18 inches, 95.3 cm, 2, (~81.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandNokia
BuildGlass front, glass back, plastic frame
ModelNokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
PriceAbout 390 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
ModelsTA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1131, TA-1119, TA-1121, TA-1128
SAR EU0.51 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Single20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, December 05
Weight180 g (6.35 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - TA-1119 (Global), TA-1131 (China)
4G bands1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - TA-1119 (Global)
Charging18W wired
FeaturesZeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, October 16
Announced2018, October 16
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionNEG
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) Overview

About Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) is another flagship from Nokia's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)?

The Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nokia devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7).