- Black
- 1 colour
Overview
NeoScore
6.1
#1643 of 6247
- Design & display
- 6.9
- Performance & hardware
- 7.9
- Camera
- 7.1
- Connectivity
- 6.1
- Battery & charging
- 3.5
Strengths
- Its 12 GB of RAM is more than most phones of its time offer.
- Its 512 GB of storage is among the highest capacities in phones of its time.
- Its 1/1.56″ sensor is larger than those in most phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 3,820 mAh battery capacity is among the weakest compared with phones of its time.
- At 9.8 mm thick, it is thicker than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 200 g78.7 mm164.2 mm9.8 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778GOcta-Core12 GB RAM512 GB
- Battery
- 3,820 mAh
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.850 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 32 Mpx
- Network
- 5G
- Software
- Android 14
Editorial report
Shiftphones Shiftphone 8.1 technical sheet
The Shiftphone 8.1 suits people looking for a 5G phone with standout hardware and a versatile camera setup. Its processing and memory specifications are strengths; the trade-offs are a low-capacity battery and a thicker body than most phones of its time.
The 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120 Hz refresh rate, a typical figure for phones launched around the same time. Its 12 GB of RAM exceeds what most offer, while 512 GB of storage is among the highest capacities of its time. Storage is expandable as well. The Snapdragon 778G, DDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage make its hardware among the best compared with phones launched in the same period.
For photography, the 1/1.56″ sensor is larger than those in most phones of its time. The phone also has an ultra-wide camera, optical image stabilization and 4K video recording at 30 fps. Its 3,820 mAh battery capacity is among the weakest, and its 9.8 mm body is thicker than most phones of its time. Overall, the Shiftphone 8.1 is typical among phones launched around the same time and has a NeoScore of 6.1. It is best suited to people who prioritize memory, hardware and camera specifications over battery capacity.
Technical index
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Shiftphone 8.1
Design & display
6.9
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 394 ppi
- 8.3
- Display Features Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen
- 1.0
- Weight 200 g
- 6.0
- Resistance Features IP66, IP64
- 6.0
- Usable Surface 83.1 %
- 7.4
- Body Thickness 9.8 mm
- 5.2
Performance & hardware
7.9
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 9.0
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type DDR5
- 9.0
Camera
7.1
- Sensor Size 1/1.56″
- 7.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Autofocus
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.1
- Connectivity Features NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 2.5
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- 8.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
3.5
- Battery Capacity 3,820 mAh
- 5.5
- Battery Features Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 6.85
- Performance & hardware
- 7.9
- Camera
- 7.12
- Connectivity
- 6.09
- Battery & charging
- 3.5
- NeoScore rank
- #1643 / 6247
Shiftphones
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 660
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,017
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,841
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
Design
- Body Colors
- Black
- Body Thickness
- 9.8 mm
- Body Width
- 78.7 mm
- Body Height
- 164.2 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Usable Surface
- 83.1 %
- Resistance Features
- IP66, IP64
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 3,820 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Battery Features
- Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 394 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 5,000,000 :1
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 14
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM
- Cellular Technologies
- 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB Version
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
Shiftphone 8.1
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Autofocus
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Camera Features
- Autofocus
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
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