Nokia 8.1

“The Nokia 8.1 does the basics well and dispenses with frivolities to blur the lines between midrange and flagship smartphones. If you are something of an Android purist and want a near flagship experience at an affordable price, then the Nokia 8.1 should be on the shortlist for your next smartphone.”

“You may be disappointed that this isn’t a true follow-up to the original Nokia 8, but the Nokia 8.1 is trying to be something different and it succeeds at exactly that. It’s a top of the mid-range phone that we found to do everyday tasks surprisingly well if not particularly majestically.”

“The Nokia 8.1 has a lot going for it, but it's still an odd phone. The design is generally good - apart from its inability to stay on a shelf - and we like the camera experience. But it's a phone that feels too expensive compared to the rest of the market.”

“The sluggish performance of the Nokia 8.1 really detracts from the overall experience, which ultimately loses it some points up against some stiff competition at this price.”