HMD Global on Thursday launched Nokia 8.1, the newest addition to its flagship range, in Viet Nam.

The phone is available in three colour combinations -- blue-silver, steel-copper and iron-steel -- and costs VND7.99 million (US$285).

The company said the phone has Android 9 Pie, the latest Android software, to deliver the latest innovations right out of the box.

Kyler Tan, Viet Nam country general director of HMD Global, 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."

The Nokia 8.1 also combines Google Assistant with Dual-Sight.

It will receive three years of monthly security patches and two major OS updates as guaranteed in the Android One programme.

Google Play protect scans over 50 billion apps per day to keep phones safe from malware. — VNS