Minor stability Issues, Camera is sometimes slow to load
Read more: 5 ways to extend your smartphone's battery lifeIt'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 b...
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Published: 2017-12-14, Author: Dane , review by: nag.co.za
Abstract: Reej is at it again, rubbing his face all over cool new tech and using the power of video to share his thoughts on the way it felt as it caressed his soft, soft face-skin.Under the spotlight this time is Nokia's new smartphone, the Nokia 8.Reej's thoughts...
Clean and simple design, Uncluttered Android OS, Solid all-round camera, Fast processing power
Large bezels stand out, Special something missing
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 da...
A few things became abundantly clear in our testing of the phones' selfie video cameras. For one, as a general rule, the front cameras on current smartphones, flagship or otherwise, aren't as good as we'd like them to be. Not for video capture at least. A...
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-brand...
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...
Abstract: 'Tis the season! Or rather, 'Twas the season, because the end of 2017 flew by us while we were putting the final touches on this buyer's guide. So, we are clearly a bit tardy for a holiday shopping guide but that was more or less intentional on our part...
For Rs 36,999, the Nokia 8 does ticks most of the checkboxes, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, near-stock Android Nougat experience, and the dual-camera setup. At this price point, the Nokia 8 features a good design and build, offers stock Andro...
Elegant and premium design, Flagship specifications, Super crisp LCD display, comparable to AMOLED, Great dual cameras, Above average battery life, supports Quick charging 3.0, Offers outstanding performance for the price,
Large bezels, Camera app suffers from an annoying shutter lag, Glass back attracts fingerprints and is slippery
Overall, the Nokia 8 can be seen as the perfect comeback for the Finnish giant to the flagship smartphone ecosystem. It does have a few problems but they're not dealbreakers and the Nokia 8 makes a compelling point to take away the flagship killer tag awa...
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 an...
