The Nokia N81 8GB is almost similiar to the N81 in design and features but has differing memory options and the phones have different colour options on their casing. The Nokia N81 8GB model handset comes with stunning features like internal flash memory of 8 Mbytes that helps in storing the required data in the handset. The handset has a colored edging around the casing and navigation wheel that are in subtly colored cocoa brown. The solid and robust handset weighing 140 grams and measuring 17.9mm x 50mm x 102mm is a light weight one that is easy to hold in hand and to carry in pocket. The Nokia N81 8GB mobile phone handset with beautiful design and capabilities come complete with WLAN technology. The media, music and internet focused handset coming from Nokia has a simple slide opening casing complete with easy access music, video and function keys. The Nokia N81 8GB helps the users in enjoying the viewing the large screen when the handset is closed. The 2.4 inches screen with a high screen resolution displays up to sixteen million colours for a quality viewing experience.

The Nokia N81 8GB mobile phone comes with high quality imaging features including a 2 megapixel camera complete with flash option and a 20 x digital zoom. The camera with its automatic flash mode helps the user in capturing still images and record video footage on the N81 8GB handsets. It is possible for the users to record, stream, playback and edit video footage with ease. The user can also store, share and even blog the personal images and video footage. The Nokia N81 8GB with a fully charged battery is capable of providing either up to 4 hours GSM talk time, 3 hours WCDMA talk time, 408 hours standby time, 3.5 hours QVGA video recording time, 4.5 hours QVGA video playback time, 11.5 hours music playback time or up to 6 hours of gaming time.

It is noteworthy that the N81 8GB handset from Nokia comes with attractive features including a push to talk call feature, handsfree speaker phone feature, conference call and voice over IP Internet call feature. The handsfree speaker facility existing in the handset makes it easy for the user to receive the call without holding the phone in hand.