Nokia 8
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix f/2.0, 1.12 µm, field of view 78.4˚, PDAF, screen flash
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Average of 78 scores (from 153 reviews)
Reviews for the Nokia 8
Three lenses. With the Nokia 8, HMD Global now also revives the legendary Finnish brand in the premium range. At a fair price of around 580 Euros (~$682; $565 in some US online retailers), the buyer gets a well-built and well-configured 5.3-inch handset whose dual-camera can score with a never before seen feature.
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
Above all, it proves that HMD Global is on the right track as the Nokia 8 is a commendable effort on its part for the brand’s return to the flagship market. It leaves us with the hope that the company will be able to deliver better flagships that hold their own against rivals in the coming years.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phone World Archive.org version
Nokia 8 is an easy to carry smartphone along with the decent features and specifications available in the high price value. The market has already so many smartphones with these features but in less price value. So, if you love Nokia so much then you must go for it otherwise except Bothie feature and QHD display it is offering nothing new.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 60% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Cool Smartphone Archive.org version
Overall though I was impressed with the Nokia 8. It costs around £500 SIM free in the UK. You have a chance to get a stunning looking device that packs a lot of punch. However, you may find it hard to compete with devices such as OnePlus with their 5T considering the better camera, dual SIM, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for the same price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/05/2018
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Living with the Nokia 8 day in, day out is generally a good experience. Overall this is a good first effort for a flagship Android device. Let's not forget that despite Nokia's long history in mobile, that's exactly what it is - the first ever Nokia-branded top of the line model running Google's OS. The Nokia 8 has a good build, is easy to handle, and it feels quite premium with its metal unibody fit and finish.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/02/2018
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 offers a lot of great features such as a powerful chipset, dual-sensor camera and a perfectly sized QHD display, but compared to a lot of the competition right now it struggles to offer anything unique. With a super-high price point, the Nokia 8 is a good phone but far from a great one.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech2 Archive.org version
Nokia 8 is a stellar device from HMD Global and it almost checks all the right boxes for the first Nokia-branded flagship. HMD should be proud of what they made created in terms of build quality and software update cycle for an Android-based device. But the 'almost' part is problematic as the areas with issues are massive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A safe return to the flagship smartphone market for Nokia, but it will need to do more with its next effort if the brand is to stand out among the elite like it once did.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
If you can bag a bargain and get it between $500-600, then it’s a different story with competition more from OPPO, Samsung Galaxy A5/7, Moto G, Alcatel 4/5 and LG G6. Here it will likely outperform all.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
With top-end processing components, a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display, and an IP54-rated aluminum uni-body, the Nokia 8 is a high-end device inside and out, but the performance of its camera module lags behind our (admittedly high) expectations. The Nokia is capable of producing decent still images, but in many situations, it cannot match the image quality of the cameras in current high-end phones from most competitors.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/11/2018
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 is a flagship spec phone at mid-range price, and while it offers pure Android that's fast to update, the phone experience doesn't really raise itself above the average. It's a nice pure Android handset and you get a lot for your money, but it's not the best flagship experience out there.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone World Archive.org version
Nokia 8 is an easy to carry smartphone along with the decent features and specifications available in the high price value. The market has already so many smartphones with these features but in less price value. So, if you love Nokia so much then you must go for it otherwise except Bothie feature and WQHD display it is offering nothing new.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
Having had a hands-on already, I didn't have high expectations from the Nokia 8, but it was a nice surprise. The proposition was interesting at £499, but looks quite compelling at £399. I'd like to see more originality from the company, but as a first flagship it's a promising start.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2017
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
Despite the Nokia 8’s issues with its camera, its still a perfectly decent flagship for people not keen on dropping more than 30K for a new flagship. Its small size makes it extremely handy and easy to use one-handed, and it’s more than a match for most of the newer flagships today.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Overall, the Nokia 8 is a well-rounded package with top-notch performance, an understated elegance, and a darn good camera. All that at the price of a mid-range flagship where it competes with the likes of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, OnePlus 5, and Honor 8 Pro – each one with more than one standout features. Yet, it is the only one in the segment that offers pure and up-to-date Android experience.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2017
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Although the Nokia 8 offers some decent specs for the price, it's just not a device that stands out in a crowded market. Build quality should be better and the fingerprint scanner can be a real pain.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
The only question that remains is whether, in 2017, there’s much appetite in the market for another high-end handset. It’s a long time since the Nokia brand alone was enough to sell phones. Even so, the Nokia 8 is, on its own merits, a worthy rival to the established giants of the market. It might not fully re-establish the prestige of the Nokia of old, but it’s a big, confident stride in the right direction.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
Overall, the Nokia 8 is quite a decent flagship. For its price of RM2299 featuring a sleek full metal design running on pure stock Android, dual rear cameras that capture great photos, excellent battery performance and maybe that #Bothie feature you may like, the Nokia 8 is pretty much worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2017
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Nokia 8 comes with a price tag of Rs 35,999 and it offers all the high-end features and specifications that a flagship should have. It has the latest processor, dual camera setup, fast charging and an impressive metal body design. It also performs well and is a value-f or- money smartphone. If you are willing to spend above Rs 35,000 then you can definitely consider buying a Nokia 8. Those looking for alternatives can go for the OnePlus 5 which is also available at a similar price tag.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
If you don’t mistake it for “the next big thing” and just accept it as it is - a great value Android phone – the Nokia 8 is a safe choice that will do what a phone does well. But it’s hard to recommend it with so many other excellent phones to choose from.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
The only question that remains is whether, in 2017, there’s much appetite in the market for another high-end handset. It’s a long time since the Nokia brand alone was enough to sell phones. Even so, the Nokia 8 is, on its own merits, a worthy rival to the established giants of the market. It might not fully re-establish the prestige of the Nokia of old, but it’s a big, confident stride in the right direction.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
Nokia made its name selling no-nonsense phones that were built to last, and while the ownership of the mobile brand might have changed hands, the Nokia 8 is a smartphone that would have been a worthy addition to the lineup of the Finnish company even in its heyday. It offers good build quality, a great display, excellent performance with stock Android, the promise of regular updates, first-class battery life, and good cameras with some neat tricks. On the flip-side, some might find the design boring, it isn’t fully waterproof like many competitors are, and the low-light camera performance could’ve been better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Htxt Africa Archive.org version
A great battery, a fantastic display and a speedy experience. There is really very little to fault the Nokia 8 on, so little in fact that we’re giving HMD Global full marks for this handset.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 is well made, although it lacks any design features that make it stand out from the crowd (unless you count the reflective copper finish on my review unit). It offers excellent battery life and a very good 5.3-inch screen. It's nice to see pure Android 7 on board, which should bode well for a fast upgrade to Android 8 (Oreo).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Bill Bennett Archive.org version
HMD position the Nokia 8 as a premium Android phone. Yet it is well behind the best from rivals like Samsung, Huawei and Sony. It’s not a patch on this year’s or last year’s iPhones either.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2017
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Nokia 8 has some positives, including the design and build quality, the display. The performance of the device is also fast, similar to other phones running this processor. But given the competition in this price range, Nokia 8 is not yet a flagship killer. In the camera department, I feel it has a long way to go before it can challenge either Apple or Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Fone Arena Archive.org version
Let’s say this again… Nokia is back! HMD Global has done a wonderful job with the Nokia 8 and it is without a doubt one of the best devices in its price band. There’s no gimmicks here, the design is understated and elegant. The software is virtually untouched and the camera is pretty darn good. The Nokia 8 chooses a safe path and offers a reliable no-nonsense experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2017
Source: India Today Archive.org version
To put it simply. The Nokia 8 is not cutting-edge. Nor is it glamorous. But it is elegant, refined and solid. The smartphone looks classy, is very durable, is extremely fast, slick and fluid and has cameras that produce great images. All for a mouth-watering price tag of Rs 36,999. You simply cannot go wrong.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Tech Girl Archive.org version
While the Nokia 8 is definitely not the worst smartphone on the market right now, it is also nowhere near the best. It feels and acts like a first time phone and that just isn’t good enough. While I enjoyed taking a break from my iPhone and playing with the Nokia 8, I worry that that was more nostalgia based because the child in me WANTED it to be great. But truth? I cannot wait to switch on my iPhone again and put the Nokia back in the nostalgic part of my memories, where it belongs. Oh and I’m also about to start a campaign to #freethebothie because I need that dual live streaming back in my life. I’ve lived in a world with it and now I just don’t want to go back!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2017
Source: Soycincau Archive.org version
If you were one of the people who thought that when Nokia launches its first flagship Android smartphone, they would remind the world why they were the best all those years ago. That they would spank the likes of Samsung and Apple, then I’d hate to be the one to break it to you but the Nokia 8 is not that phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A safe return to the flagship smartphone market for Nokia, but it will need to do more with its next effort if the brand is to stand out among the elite like it once did.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: Tech Smart Archive.org version
There's a lot to like about the Nokia 8. Its design is sleek and refined, with a number of noteworthy specifications to ensure it is never underpowered or found wanting. Add to that a sub-R10k price tag, which is hard to find for a flagship phone these days, and the Nokia 8 is a great all-round device for the more cost savvy consumer out there.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 isn’t the best phone on the market right now, but it offers a lot of the features you expect from a great device in a well designed package with a retro name.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Nokia, a brand once synonymous with mobile phones, made a comeback in January this year, courtesy HMD Global, the Finnish firm that develops and markets smartphones and feature phones under the “Nokia” brand name. Ever since the resurrection, it’s been a long wait for an Android smartphone that blended Nokia’s expertise in design and camera, and specifications that could take on the likes of flagships from Samsung and LG. After wooing the budget market with Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6, HMD Global launched the Nokia 8 in August, the most premium smartphone from the company so far.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
In terms of specifications, the Nokia 8 is a powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, which powers nearly all other Android flagships of this generation. It comes with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and support for microSD cards of up to 256GB capacity. As expected, India gets the dual SIM variant of the smartphone (1 nano-SIM + 1 nano-SIM/ 1 microSD card). Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for a detailed review of the Nokia 8.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2017
Source: CNet Archive.org version
A decent all-rounder, the dual-camera Nokia 8 gets the job done, but it doesn’t come close to today’s true Android stars.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The success of the Nokia 8 will come down to price, which currently sits at €599. If that translates to around £549, it’s immediately taking on the OnePlus 5, and I’m not entirely convinced that’s a battle the Nokia 8 can win.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2017
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
While the Nokia 8 is technically competent, there's little here to inspire or excite. For added extra features, the similarly priced Google Pixel represents a more attractive option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
HMD Global’s accomplished something pretty special with the Nokia 8. It’s a big statement from a company that’s not even a year old, that they intend to be a serious contender at the high end of the market just as much as the low. Here’s hoping that the followup to the Nokia 8 will hit it out of the park.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2017
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
It’s easy to imagine an alternate reality where another, lesser, version of this device coasts along on the novelty of the Nokia brand. However, that’s not the case with the Nokia 8 that HMD have brought to market. There’s so much more to like about the Nokia 8 than just the mere nostalgia factor behind it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
I can’t shake the feeling that the Nokia 8 is a disappointment. It just doesn’t deliver on the stuff it claims it can do and lacks the ambition to truly establish itself as a flagship contender. In other words, it is the Arsenal of smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 offers a lot of great features such as a powerful chipset, dual-sensor camera and a perfectly sized QHD display, but compared to a lot of the competition right now it struggles to offer anything unique. With a super-high price point, the Nokia 8 is a good phone but far from a great one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2017
Source: T Break Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 is a new chapter for the company’s re-entry into the premium smartphone segment. The device looks elegant and packs the fastest hardware available for this year. Although, the large bezels are going to be a problem for those who were expecting a great alternative for the Galaxy S8. That said, it’s good to see that Nokia’s first Android flagship is the world’s first to feature a dual-lens ZEISS camera. The new “Bothie” function is something we will have to wait and see if users are willing to use in the long run.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% performance: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
It's not by a stroke of luck that Nokia 8 is where it is today. It's hard work, respect of tradition and putting years of knowledge and experience to good use. It's long-standing partnerships too - like that with Zeiss.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/25/2017
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
Overall, the Nokia 8 is a solid flagship device. Some smart hardware and a bit of vanilla Android marry together for a pleasing enough everyday user experience. And while the dual-lens camera isn’t the best out there, it’s perfectly good for capturing treasured memories (although a software update or two wouldn’t go amiss).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The success of the Nokia 8 will come down to price, which currently sits at €599. If that translates to around £549, it’s immediately taking on the OnePlus 5, and I’m not entirely convinced that’s a battle the Nokia 8 can win.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2017
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
In a nutshell, the Nokia 8 offers flagship-tier hardware, along with a dual rear-camera system that's created in collaboration with Zeiss optics. It will also offer some subtle, but practical features, along with stock Android OS for the purists among us. Our hands-on deconstructs some of these points.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/20/2017
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 retails for €599, and while no UK pricing has yet been announced, current conversion rates put that at a minimum of £545. In practise, it's much more likely to be closer to £600, which puts it firmly in the same price bracket as the Pixel and around £150 more expensive than the OnePlus 5 - which matches its capabilities virtually identically.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
We liked the Nokia 8 a lot, it's an attractive flagship with a number of interesting features, made even more tempting by a competitive price (€599 / approx. £550).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
Therefore, Nokia 8 has good performance, especially in heat dissipation. It is said that Nokia 9 will start to sell officially in September, its official price is at 599 euros, will you consider buying?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Source: The Independent Archive.org version
The Nokia 8 goes on sale in early September with networks announced nearer to the time and an initial SIM-free price point of €599 (£545) – noticeably lower than most top-of-the-range from rival manufacturers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Upon first impressions, the Nokia 8 is a flagship that comes with everything you’d expect from a top of the range phone right now. There isn’t a standout feature to make you want to snap up the Nokia 8 though, and with such strong flagship competition right now it may be difficult to recommend this over alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/17/2017
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
For us, the Nokia 8 is the device we've been waiting for since the company announced its plans to get back into the game. The competition is fierce and the Nokia 8 doesn't offer a huge amount that's unique. The build quality and specification can be found elsewhere and there's almost nothing on the software front to make it unique - unlike phones from the dominant Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2017
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Sure, it might have a similar look, but the 8 feels a world apart from Nokia’s three other smartphones. The leap in build quality, hardware and general design is huge, and the dual camera tech shows plenty of promise.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2017
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
HMD is targeting millennial content creators with the Nokia 8, an influential group to be sure. But are they old enough to remember Nokia in its glory days? We sure do and we're glad to have the brand back (less glad to have Nokia pricing back, though).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2017
Source: CNet Archive.org version
We'll have to wait to properly test the Nokia in our full review to decide on whether it's a wise purchase over the S8 or OnePlus 5. A price closer to or below $600, £500 or AU$750 would really help sweeten the deal. There's no question, however, that splashing that top-end cash will snag you a top-end phone that's absolutely worth considering, particularly if you have any sort of nostalgia for the Nokia name.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2017
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
For a killer feature, I’m not sure that the bothie mode is really anything that couldn’t be accomplished on any other device with the right app (*cough* gimmick *cough*), but having the feature so readily available means that more users will be likely to try it and it is a good way to showcase what the phone is really all about.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2017
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Le Nokia 8 est selon lecteurs un très bon smartphone. L’écran les a séduit, tout comme l’interface ou encore l’autonomie. Toutefois le haut de gamme de la marque a quelques petits défauts comme l’appareil photo qui pourrait être amélioré ou le design qui pourrait être plus proche des standards d’aujourd’hui. Comme l’explique très bien Sébastien (qui lui octroie la note de 4/5), « le Nokia 8 est un bel appareil, non exempt de petits défauts, mais qui ramène Nokia sur le marché des smartphones ». Le retour de Nokia est donc réussi et devra être confirmé en 2018.
Positive: Nice display; long battery life; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2018
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Rating: Total score: 70%
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 80% features: 90% display: 83% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 78%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% display: 83% mobility: 70% workmanship: 79%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; slim size; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2018
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; long battery life; decent cameras; metal case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/30/2018
Source: InstaNews IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/10/2017
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; high performance; high mobility; long battery life; solid workmanship. Negative: Mediocre design; average speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2017
Source: Techstation.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; good price; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2017
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; good display; long battery life; decent cameras. Negative: Unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2017
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; good cameras; bright display. Negative: Mediocre design; large front frames.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2017
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice design; top performance; good cameras. Negative: Unsuport waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2017
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: All About Phones NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; stylish design; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2018
Source: Nieuwe Mobiel.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; nice display. Negative: Poor cameras; no notification led.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/20/2018
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; long battery life; good display. Negative: Mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2017
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Clubic FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 60%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; decent cameras; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2018
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; powerful hardware; excellent display; very good cameras; long battery life; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2017
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; beautiful design; decent hardware; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2017
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; good price; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2017
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% features: 75%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tekno Seyir TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Log.com.tr TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Teknokulis TR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; fast system; decent autonomy; nice main camera. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2017
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Mobileimho.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; decent cameras; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2018
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; beautiful design; solid workmanship; support waterproof; decent hardware. Negative: Mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/21/2017
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; pleasant ergonomy; decent display; good cameras. Negative: Sim and microSD are on the same slot; unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2017
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; excellent display. Negative: Mediocre design; average performance; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2017
Source: VNReview VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2018
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice display; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2017
Source: TechZ VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Top display; decent hardware; excellent cameras. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent display; nice dual cameras; slim size; light weight; good hardware; metal case. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice cameras; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/30/2017
Source: Tinh Te VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; top dual cameras; good price. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; quick charging; decent hardware; nice dual cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2017
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good dual cameras; powerful hardware; solid workmanship; metal case; excellent speakers; good display; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2017
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good dual cameras; decent hardware; support waterproof; metal case; slim size. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 55%
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; great display; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2017
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 66%
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Portal SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 95% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Playtech.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good price; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/14/2017
Source: Puhelinvertailu →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
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Hands-on article by Umit Yilmaz Gunes
Mixed feelings all over the table… I remember the days when I had my Nokia 3210. I got it stolen, but it was fun to have one of those babies. Then the era of WAP has arrived and I experienced more colorful Nokia devices, such as the 6610 or the 7210 and the list goes on. But time has changed, competition forced Nokia to be almost out of market and now they are trying to be back with different models.
Nokia 8 can be considered as finishing the manufacturer’s early attempts to provide a flagship device. It may be called a flagship device, but compared to top level devices such as the Apple iPhone 8 or even the Samsung Galaxy S8, it is not that of a premium device, maybe a premiumish?
We don't get to see something unique, well maybe except the feature where while taking selfies you can use both front and rear camera at the same time. Because you are behind the rear camera? I don’t know how useful this feature could be, but pretty sure there will be fans out there. The smartphone features a 5.3 inch screen with a resolution of 2.560 x 1.440 pixels, 4 GB of RAM, and a 3.090 mAh battery. Sorry but nothing interesting. It comes with IP54 certification, i.e. it is only splash resistant so to speak.
Rumors are out about the Nokia 9 and Nokia 10 models coming up already. This makes me think that the Nokia 8 was a preparation for a bigger / better flagship. Because the way I see it, the Nokia 8 is almost an unfinished job. Cameras for example: Marketing campaigns claim that Nokia partnered with Zeiss, a famous lens manufacturer. The result? Something you can find in every flagship smartphone. Therefore I am quite in the middle about this device. Should I give it a go? Or should I just simple walk away?
In the early days when the device was first released, the price tag was around 700 $, now it has gone down to about 550 $. Is it an option with the new price tag? I'd say maybe, because in my opinion the Nokia 8, compared to real competition, is not in the A game, maybe in the B league of flagship phones, where the competition is very fierce. In this league, what matters is, what you provide and how cheap you can provide it and to be honest, Nokia is a bit behind in this. Maybe it is better to wait for the Nokia 9 and 10 and see if Nokia has learnt from the Nokia 8 experience.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
With the iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on the horizon, Nokia tries to make a comeback in the flagship segment after a long hiatus with the Nokia 8. So what has Nokia to offer in comparison to its competitors? Running down the spec list the Nokia 8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, which in all honesty isn’t that impressive since most of the other flagships have about similar specs. But don’t let that be a downer. One notable feature of the Nokia when compared to its other siblings is its QHD IPS display, which is unusually small for its resolution but remains quite sharp and vibrant. Nokia states that the display is able to achieve up to 700 nits, which is quite bright. However, it cannot be compared to the AMOLED display of the Galaxy 8, which is said to achieve a jaw dropping 1000 nits of brightness. While brightness is important it should be noted that it can hurt the eyes if not set accordingly and used in a prolonged session. Nokia has decided to include a barebones stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat experience, which is a bonus since most manufacturers seem to like to cram as many features into their flagship. As they says simple is always best so Nokia gets credit where it is due.
While the Nokia 8 is marketed as a flagship smartphone, users shouldn’t be hard pressed to find that by default the Nokia 8 only has 64 GB of storage. While Apple may have offerings of 128 or even 256 GB, users should find that the Nokia 8 supports microSD cards for expanding the storage capacity. The included camera consists of a dual camera setup, which is beginning to be the common requirement of most flagships. It features a standard 13 MP RGB sensor and another 13 MP monochrome sensor, which allows for a much crisper image. One unique feature of the Nokia 8 is called the “bothie” functionality, whereby both the front and rear camera can be used simultaneously. While Samsung and other manufacturers may have had those features a few years back, it does not come close since the Nokia 8 is able to record in 4K while doing so, which can be taxing on the device. Another feature highlight which works alongside the camera is the Nokia OZO spatial feature. It allows the user to focus the sound before recording a video. This can be ideal when used in situations like a concert or even an interview. As for battery life, the Nokia 8 is somewhat above average with a battery capacity of 3090 mAh. The device should last a full day under normla use. Naturally, should users find the capacity to be insufficient, the Nokia 8 also supports Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0. Overall verdict of the Nokia 8 still remains to be seen. However, if Nokia wishes to re-capture a market once lost, they would have to be really innovative, since the Android market is overcrowded and competition is tough with more options coming out of China.
Qualcomm Adreno 540: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. Slighly optimized architecture compared to the Adreno 530 but with higher clock speed due to the new 10 nm process. In the beginning of 2017 one of the fastest graphics cards for Android based smartphones.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 835: High-End SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2017 and manufactured in 10 nm LPE FinFET at Samsung. Integrates 4x Kryo 280 at 2.45 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 280 at 1.9 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X16 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.30":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years.
In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.
79.48%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.