Nokia N8 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.5", 640 x 360
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Symbian^3
Storage
16 GB
RAM
256 MB
Processor
ARM ARM11
Battery
1200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia N8
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 114 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Width 59 mm Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Depth 13 mm Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Weight 135 g Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Dark grey
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio, FM transmitter
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset / AV composite out - mini-phone 3.5mm
HDMI

Design of Nokia N8 has dimensions of 114 mm × 59 mm × 13 mm and weight of 135 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia N8
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.5" Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 640 x 360 pixels Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 3.5" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia N8 is 640 x 360 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Nokia N8
Processor Type (CPU) ARM ARM11
Clock Speed 680 MHz Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Broadcom BCM2727

The processor type of the Nokia N8 is ARM ARM11. Nokia N8 is provided with processor´s frequency of 680 MHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Broadcom BCM2727.

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MEMORY Nokia N8
RAM SDRAM - 256 MB Worse than 88 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 16 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Nokia N8 has an operating memory of SDRAM - 256 MB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Nokia N8
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.8 Worse than 96 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 3x Worse than 83 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction
Light Source Flash
Still Image Resolutions 4000 x 3000
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Functions) Carl Zeiss optic, PictBridge support
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia N8 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.8.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 3x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia N8
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1200 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 400 hours Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 350 minutes Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 350 min
Standby: up to 400 hrs
Playback (video): up to 6 hrs
Recording (video): up to 3.3 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Nokia N8 is 1200 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 400 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Nokia N8 it is 350 minutes.

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CELLULAR Nokia N8
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Symbian^3
Navigation A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.1, CLDC 1.1, J2ME, Java

Nokia N8 supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Symbian^3.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia N8
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, SAP, GAVDP, BIP, PBAP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM), Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger), Yahoo! Messenger, OVI Chat, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 3.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Nokia N8
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, protected WMA (DRM), eAAC+
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264
FEATURES Nokia N8
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Ring Tone Formats MP3, AMR, AAC, WMA
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), software updates FOTI (Firmware Over The Internet), OpenGL 2.0 support
OTHERS Nokia N8
Included Accessories USB adapter, stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter, HDMI cable

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