HMD Global Launches Nokia 8.1 in Kenya

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced the availability of Nokia 8.1, the newest addition to its value flagship range in Kenya.

The Nokia 8.1 punches above its weight with extraordinary imaging achieved by its highly sensitive, industry-leading camera sensor, ZEISS Optics and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Proprietary PureDisplay screen technology with HDR 10 support along with highly accurate colour reproduction delivers enhanced viewing experiences even in bright sunlight, while the chipset ensures smooth performance for up to two days[i] per charge.

During the announcement, Mark Misumi, HMD Business Manager East Africa said “We’ve seen great success in the value flagship category with each of our smartphones in this class consistently introducing new premium experiences to our fans. With the Nokia 8.1, we are further pushing the boundaries in this segment. We offer accelerated performance with a first-class processor architecture, dual cameras with an industry-leading sensor, OIS and ZEISS Optics for great low light imaging, and our new PureDisplay HDR screen technology.

“As well as delivering the meticulous craftsmanship and build quality of the renowned Nokia smartphone design, we have also brought the Android 9 Pie experience to our fans, so they can enjoy the latest Android innovations including new Digital Wellbeing features. Our fans are at the heart of every design and engineering decision.  We want to give them premium experiences – we hope they agree that the Nokia 8.1 embodies engineering excellence at a great value.”

The Nokia 8.1 is available in Blue/Silver and Iron/Steel colour combinations starting from 27^th March 2019 and retails for an estimated price of Ksh 45,000. Nokia 8.1 is available in Dual-SIM, from the open retail channels and Single-SIM from Safaricom stores.