The Nokia 8 is a flagship Nokia-branded smartphone running the Android operating system.[2] Announced on 16 August 2017 in London, England by HMD Global.[3][4][5] The phone began sales in Europe in September 2017. Nokia 8 is the first high-end Nokia-branded device since the Nokia Lumia 930 in 2014. An improved version, the Nokia 8 Sirocco, was announced on 25 February 2018 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.[6]
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| Brand | Nokia |
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| Developer | HMD Global |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Model | TA-1004 |
| Discontinued | 1 January 2022 |
| Predecessor | Nokia Lumia 930 (Nokia Flagship) Nokia 7 |
| Successor | Nokia 8 Sirocco Nokia 8.1 |
| Related | Nokia 1 Nokia 2 Nokia 3 Nokia 5 Nokia 6 Nokia 7 Plus |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | 151.5 mm × 73.7 mm × 7.9 mm (5.96 in × 2.90 in × 0.31 in) |
| Mass | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" Current: 9.0 "Pie" (without Treble)[1] |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 |
| Memory | 4 or 6 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 64 or 128 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Battery | 3090 mAh Li-Po, non-removable |
| Display | 5.3 in (13 cm) (77.4 cm2) 1440p QHD 2.5D curved IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, ~554 ppi pixel density |
| Sound | Bottom mounted loud speaker, Nokia OZO 360° audio (For Recording Video Only), Dolby Atmos compatible decoding, active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone |
| Rear camera | Dual Camera Set-up:
ZEISS optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP (f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF) Wide Video: 4K |
| Connectivity |
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| Data inputs | Sensors: |
| Other | IP54 dust and splash resistance |
Specifications edit
Design edit
The Nokia 8 has a 5.3-inch display and averages 7.3 mm thick and 4.3 mm thick at the edges. It is available in four colors: Polished Blue, Polished Copper, Tempered Blue, and Steel.[7] The device features a full-length graphite-shielded copper cooling pipe for efficient cooling.[8] The phone is not water-resistant, but is IP54 splash-resistant.[9]
Hardware edit
The Nokia 8 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, backed by either 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (Tempered Blue, Steel, and Polished Copper-coloured models), or 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage (Polished Blue). Both are expandable with microSD cards. The QHD display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The device has a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.[2]
Cameras and multimedia edit
The Nokia 8 is the first Nokia-branded phone to feature a dual-lens camera system. The rear camera module includes a set of two 13 MP sensors, of which one is an RGB sensor, and the other a monochrome sensor. The rear camera is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS), f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, an IR rangefinder, and a dual-LED flash.[2]
The front and rear cameras' combined standout feature is an advanced dualphotographic image camera (rebranded "Bothie" by Nokia), where the cameras can be used simultaneously by dividing the screen into a split-image setup, a technology Nokia calls Dual-Sight mode.[10][11] Both the front and main cameras use ZEISS optics.[12]
Video recording can be done in resolutions of 2160p at 30fps (4K) and 1080p at 30fps (FHD), with single-touch live streaming to social networks.[13] The cellphone contains several microphones able to record spatial audio 360° with binaural audio codecs, providing high fidelity playback through OZO Audio technology, which was derived from the Nokia OZO camera. The phone is equipped with a single bottom mounted loudspeaker, so is not fully Dolby Atmos compatible.[11][14]
These audio outputs use OZO spatial audio playback to produce high quality 360° surround sound from stereo speakers (or ear buds) and use decoding standards compatible with Dolby Atmos and other earlier surround sound standards.[15]
Software edit
Like the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6, the device ran a near-stock version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat on release.[11] One difference is the camera mobile app, so as to cater for the phone's Dual-Sight feature. It also comes with an always-on display, similar to Nokia's previous Glance Screen on the Nokia Lumia series.[16]
On 24 November 2017, HMD started rolling out a partial (excluding the Treble feature for device independent system updates)[1] software upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo. The main rollout was phased over two days, however some network operators released the software upgrade in the following weeks.[17]
On 13 February 2018, Nokia released Android 8.1 Oreo for the Nokia 8.[18][19]
On 27 September 2018, it was announced that the Nokia 8's bootloader could be unlocked.[20]
On 19 December 2018, Android 9.0 Pie was released for the Nokia 8.[21][22]
Reception edit
The Nokia 8 generally received positive reviews.
James Peckham of TechRadar praised the device for its "beautiful design, especially with shiny effect, dual-sensor rear camera with interesting software, and gorgeous QHD display", while criticising the "lack of unique features, slightly higher price and lack of waterproofing".[14]
Andrew Lanxon of CNET praised the performance and battery, while criticising the "lack of some cutting-edge features for a high-end phone in 2017, like waterproofing and a slim, standout design".[23]
Rehan Hooda of Firstpost praised the software, display and performance, while criticising the camera.[24]
References edit
- ^ a b Torres, Juan Carlos (6 December 2017). "Nokia 8 won't get Android 8.0 Treble feature, HMD says why". SlashGear. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ a b c "Nokia 8 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "The Nokia 8 release date is August 16". Android Authority. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Sridhar, Srivatsan (25 July 2017). "HMD Global schedules an event in London on August 16, Nokia 8 with dual rear cameras expected". FoneArena.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Nokia 8 launching today: Expected price, specs, live stream and all you need to know". The Financial Express. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Warren, Tom (25 February 2018). "The Nokia 8 Sirocco is a curved glass Android flagship with no headphone jack". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Nokia 8: It has 5 cool features but it's also missing 5 key things". India Today. Archived from the original on 2017-12-30. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
- ^ Mathur, Vishal (18 August 2017). "Nokia 8: Just a flagship phone that bypasses substance for gimmicks?". Livemint. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Grush, Andrew (16 August 2017). "Nokia 8 specs - a full flagship in every way that matters". Android Authority. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "What is Bothie? Nokia 8 is here to replace selfie with bothie!". Zero Hacks. 23 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ^ a b c Walton, Mark (16 August 2017). "Nokia 8: An all-aluminium flagship with same-day Android security updates". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Bonov, Peter (16 August 2017). "Nokia 8 announced: its dual camera boasts Zeiss lens and OZO audio". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Dua, Kunal (17 October 2017). "Nokia 8 Review". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ a b Peckham, James (29 January 2018). "Nokia 8 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Hall, Chris (7 September 2017). "Nokia 8: Release date, specs and everything you need to know for Nokia's flagship". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Hall, Chris (16 August 2017). "Nokia 8 review: Flagship specs, mid-range feels". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Mishra, Nayan (24 November 2017). "Android Oreo update for Nokia 8 now available. Update Schedule & changelog". Nokiapoweruser. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ El Khoury, Rita (13 February 2018). "Android 8.1 officially rolls out to the Nokia 8". Android Police. Valnet Inc. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Sarvikas, Juho (13 February 2018). "Juho Sarvikas on X: "We are rolling out #AndroidOreo 8.1 on #Nokia8 ! Get the sweetest Android to date #Nokia8 #Nokiamobile"". X (Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Sarvikas, Juho (27 September 2018). "Juho Sarvikas on X: "To the passionate developer and modding community out there, we have news to share! You can now unlock the bootloader of your #Nokia8. #BootloaderUnlock #Nokiamobile"". X (Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Bobleanta, Vlad (19 December 2018). "Android 9 Pie for the Nokia 8 is finally rolling out". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Sarvikas, Juho (19 December 2018). "Juho Sarvikas on X: "Enjoy the festivities with another fresh piece of 🥧 from us - this time on Nokia 8! Phased roll out of #Android 9 Pie for #Nokia8 starts today."". X (Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Lanxon, Andrew (26 September 2017). "Nokia 8 review: This comeback kid could have been even more". CNET. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Hooda, Rehan (29 January 2018). "Nokia 8 Review: HMD Global has produced a device that can carry the Nokia legacy, but camera needs a lot of work". Firstpost. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
