Published: 2017-12-06, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
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...
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.There are plenty of better phones out there if you can s...
Sleek and stylish look, slight curved back is comfortable to hold, Good battery life, it lasted over 11 hours in our video playback tests, Simple and straightforward to use, The phone comes with Google Assistant built in this comprehensive voice assistant
Screen suffers from glare in bright light and fingerprint marks, Can't survive an accidental dunk in the bath nor can it be wirelessly charged like other flagship smartphones on the market, The camera struggles in low light
The Nokia 8 is a stylish smartphone that's easy to use. It's fast and with great battery life and the camera has some fun features, but it struggles in low light...
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Published: 2017-09-26, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Nokia 8 has two rear cameras and is packed with power. Its screen is bright and sharp
It lacks some cutting-edge features for a high-end phone in 2017, like waterproofing and a slim, standout design
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...
Great performance, Excellent cameras, Attractive design, Superb build quality, Bothies are a fun feature
Some user interface quirks
This is a very strong entry from Nokia, confounding those who had written off the brand. The design is very strong, not least because the design team includes guys who have been with Nokia for over 10 years and have guided the brand's hardware identity th...
Abstract: Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Nokia 8 review finds Nokia delivering three world firsts, including side-by-side live streaming of the action captured on both the front and back cameras. This new innovation has been aptly na...
