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Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£570RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP

Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 56% of smartphones
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

▲Better than 57% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £570

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

25%

7.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

7.5

Price

7.0
Brand name
Shiftphones
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
▲ Better than 63% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor which is faster than processors in 62.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
▼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
▲ Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
▲ Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
▼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 66.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
▲ Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
394 ppi
Pixel density
394 ppi
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 394 ppi which is lower than that of 58.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
▲ Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
▲ Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,820 mAh
Battery capacity
3,820 mAh
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,820 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 93.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
▲ Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
▼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
▲ Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.2 mm
Height
164.2 mm
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.2 mm which is taller than 59.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Width
78.7 mm
Width
78.7 mm
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 78.7 mm which is wider than 87.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.8 mm
Thickness
9.8 mm
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.8 mm which is thicker than 87.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
200 g
Weight
200 g
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 200 g which is heavier than 58.6% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
115,128 cm³
Device volume
115,128 cm³
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 115,128 cm³ which is larger than 86.2% of smartphones.
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Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.1x higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    2070
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (2070 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    2,070 vs 988
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    5000000:1
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2.1x higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    2070
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (2070 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    2,070 vs 988
  • 2x more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2048 KB
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 21.8% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,147
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,147 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,147 vs 942
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 26.5% higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    5,553
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (5,553 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    5,553 vs 4,389
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    3,200 MHz
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,066
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,066 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,066 vs 2,533
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.4 GHz & 3 x 2.2 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    3.1
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    5000000:1
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    May 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    490 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 23.6% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,820 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3820 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,820 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.19x more expensive
    Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£570 vs £260).
    £570 vs £260
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.04 vs 7.3).
    7.04 vs 7.34
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    490 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 0.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    394 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (394 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    394 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 23.6% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,820 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3820 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,820 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 1.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.7 mm wider
    Width
    78.7 mm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    Germany
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Germany vs China
  • 1.9% heavier
    Weight
    200 g
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (200 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    200 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.6 mm taller
    Height
    164.2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 17.7% larger volume
    Device volume
    115,128 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (115128 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    115,128 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

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novacustom.com
12/11/2025
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Privacy-friendly phone: SHIFTphone 8.1 with iodéOS
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stuff.tv
09/11/2025
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The Murena Shiftphone 8 does its best to get rid of Google, but I couldn’t live with one
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coolsmartphone.com
29/12/2025
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Murena Shiftphone 8.1 Review – Privacy, Repairability, and Life Outside Google
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forum.shiftphones.com
04/11/2024
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smartzone.de
07/05/2024
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Shiftphone 8: Fair tech from Germany – is it worth it?
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novacustom.com
12/11/2025
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Privacy smartphone: SHIFTphone 8.1 with iodéOS
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coolsmartphone.com
29/12/2025
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Murena Shiftphone 8.1 Review: Privacy, Repairability, and Battery Life
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murena.com
22/10/2026
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novacustom.com
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB)

  • High repairability with a fully modular design and over 13 easily replaceable components
  • Enhanced privacy through physical hardware kill switches for the camera and microphone
  • Sustainability focus featuring a removable battery and fair trade material commitments
  • IP66 certification provides high-pressure water and dust resistance, rare for modular phones
  • Privacy-respecting software options like /e/OS or iodéOS that remove Google tracking
  • Vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and sharp Full-HD+ resolution

What we don't like about Shiftphones Shiftphone 8 1 (12GB + 512GB)

  • High price point compared to mainstream smartphones with similar technical specifications
  • Battery life is reported as average or below average, with some benchmarks showing roughly 5 hours of intensive use
  • Mid-range processor (Qualcomm QCM6490) may not satisfy power users or heavy 3D gamers
  • Camera software lacks the advanced computational photography polish found in flagship competitors
  • Software learning curve for users switching from mainstream Google or Apple ecosystems
  • Potential app compatibility issues with certain banking or notification-heavy apps without Google Play Services

Verdict

The Shiftphones Shift 8.1 is a highly modular and sustainable smartphone that features 12GB of RAM, 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, and a 6nm octa-core processor (QCM6490). Its main pros are the exceptional repairability, with over 18 easily exchangeable components, an IP66 water and dust resistance rating, and a high-quality camera system with 50MP main and 50MP ultra-wide lenses capable of 4K recording. Key cons can include potential software update delays and general quality inconsistencies reported by some users, as well as an extra physical button that is not yet functional in the default system.

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