With the N8 smartphone, based on the Symbian 3 operating system, Nokia clearly hopes to make a strong move on the smartphone niche. The present Nokia N8 review brings you the facts about this Nokia device.

The N8 boasts a 12 megapixel camera and 720P video recording capability, in a thin aluminum frame with a retro look, and a new futuristic shape. The color range available for the device is quite large, and similarly to many other Nokia products, the N8 is solidly built, made for decades of service.
Nokia N8 Review


The camera is a strong selling point, it offers fine image quality in most conditions, and has you covered even at night, using a powerful Xenon flash. The two-stage shutter button and short focus time will fill all your photography needs unlike most smartphones on the market. The video, shot in 720P can look choppy, as it's shot at 25 FPS, compared to the 30 FPS brought by other smartphones. That being said the auto focus performs very well from 6 feet up to infinity, and brings unparalleled view from its 28mm wide angle lens.

The touch screen of the N8 is very tough due to Gorilla Glass. It was made to live through various kinds of scratching, dropping and abuse, while remaining smooth and spotless. It's made for protection, and that's what it does. Behind the glass lays the 3.5-inch AMOLED screen that brings a 640 x 360 resolution. Not necessarily the most impressive resolution for a smartphone, yet sufficient to get the job done, especially with the fine colors it can present.

The N8's battery life is up to 48h under normal use and around 12 hours talk time before charging, thanks to it's 1200mAh Li-Ion battery. This battery is not removable by the user, unless they use a special screwdriver.
Nokia N8 Review


A complete Nokia N8 review should definitely note the generous list of features: 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 plus A2DP, GPS (both the real and assisted), USB On-The-Go support, 16GB of built-in storage, and a slot for adding up to 32GB more, via MicroSD card. Light and proximity sensors are also on board, together with an accelerometer, to keep you well oriented wherever the N8 accompanies you.

We hope you found this Nokia N8 review useful in making a buying decision.