Nokia 8 Specifications
It was in 2016 that HMD Global began reigniting the Finnish brand that was once known as the best mobile phone manufacturer. Nokia finally embraced Android, and Nokia 6 was the first launch. This was followed by Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 which are pretty much entry-level Android smartphones. This year in August, Nokia and HMD launched Nokia 8 to finally fulfil the dream combination of an Android smartphone from Nokia with flagship-level features and specs.
The smartphone is powered by the latest generation of Snapdragon processor which is very commonly found in a number of flagships. With Carl Zeiss AG cameras that have introduced new ‘bothies’ and 360-degree spatial audio recording borrowed from the brands Ozo range of cameras, Nokia 8 is sure to help the brand again make its mark in the world of mobile phones.
External Specs and Features
• Build and Design
With most flagships now sporting edge-to-edge displays, Nokia 8 has big bezels at the bottom and top. While this can be an issue for some, Nokia has done an excellent job with the size of the device. The phone measures 151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9mm and is perfect for use with just one hand while many other larger devices can be difficult to manage without both hands. The phone has an aluminium unibody with beautiful curves that fit perfectly in the hands. There is a small Home key surrounded by back key and recent key at the bottom of the display which also integrates the fingerprint scanner.
• Display
The phone has a 5.3-inches IPS LCD capacitive display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a pixel density of ~554 PPI. While the display is smaller than the average of flagship smartphones, the accurate colour reproduction and impressive viewing angles make it an excellent competitor. Even the brightness is excellent in daylight, and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
• Cameras
The optics are surely a major highlight of Nokia 8. The phone features a dual 13MP camera setup at the back with OIS. With the additional monochrome sensor, users can rest assured that they will always capture high-quality pictures. On the front too, it has a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and features like phase detection autofocus. The Camera app offers a host of great features and modes like Panorama, Live Bokeh, Beautify, Color, Mono, Twin, and much more.
Internal Specs
• Processor and OS
Nokia 8 runs on Android Nougat with Android Oreo update already in the pipeline. The phone features the powerful Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor with an octa-core CPU clocked in at 2.5GHz and 1.8GHz. For the visual appeal, it also features Adreno 540 GPU. It has an internal storage of 64GB which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. However, there is no dedicated slot for the memory card. Overall, the phone packs a lot of punch inside and is perfect for any light or heavy users.
• Battery
Nokia 8 has a 3,090mAh non-removable battery which according to a lot of users is a little on the average side when compared with other flagships. The battery supports Quick Charging 3.0 technology with the help of which the phone can be charged up to 47% in just 30 minutes. No matter if you are a heavy user who plays a lot of games or someone who just uses the device for day-to-day activities, it is sure to last an entire day for most users.
• Connectivity and Other Specs
Nokia 8 is a dual-SIM phone, but you’ll have to sacrifice one SIM slot if you want to expand the storage. Connectivity options offered by the phone include dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, NFC and it supports the latest USB Type-C with v3.1 file transfers. It also supports OTG and USB Host. However, you’ll need an additional adapter for the same. The phone has a fingerprint sensor, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity, and accelerometer.
Pros and Cons
Pros: What to Look Forward To?
• Carl Zeiss cameras- The dual 13MP cameras at the back and 13MP camera at the front are important highlights of the device. There are several camera features which enable you to take beautiful pictures.
• Premium aluminium builds- The aluminium unibody design of the phone with curved edges and Gorilla glass at the top makes it look exclusive.
• Nokia Ozo Audio- The phone has three high-range microphones for 360-degree sound.
• Supports Quick Charging- The phone supports Quick Charging 3.0 for impressive charging time.
• IP54 certified- Nokia 8 is IP54 certified and is splash and dust resistant.
Cons: What you May not Like?
• Only 3,090mAh battery- While the battery in itself is sufficient to last an entire day, some users have complained that it is not in line with other flagship devices.
• Hybrid SIM slot- The phone has a hybrid SIM slot, and you need to sacrifice one SIM slot if you want to expand the storage.
• No FM radio- If you are someone who loves listening radio, you are sure to miss this feature in Nokia 8.
• Not water resistant- While splash resistant build is definitely a plus, like many other flagships, Nokia 8 is not water resistant.
• Standard design- While the aluminium build looks impressive, it is nothing close to the innovations done by other flagships from Apple, Samsung, etc.
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