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Nokia 808 PureView review

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6.6/10
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The Nokia 808 PureView currently has an Informr score of 6.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 22 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Symbian
Operating system
Operating system
Symbian
1.3 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.3 GHz
4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4"
41+ MP
Camera
Camera
41+ MP
1400 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Phone Report v2.0
Phone Report v2.0

The Nokia 808 PureView really is the finest Symbian device ever produced, but is that good enough? When looking at aspects like multimedia and photography it most certainly is. When looking at it from a more connected point-of-view, not so much. When really delving into user interface and experience...

- Ntutu Letseka, Phone Report v2.0
Tech Ticker
Tech Ticker

808 PureView’s is a unique phone that banks on one aspect – camera. Sure, Symbian is on its way out but if camera is all you want from a device that can also make calls, post updates to social networks, OS is the least of your concern. But then again, it wouldn’t really hurt to wai...

- Kunal Gangar, Tech Ticker
Mobile88
Mobile88

Without a doubt the Nokia 808 PureView smartphone has one of the best cameras. It is a little chunky because of the 41-megapixel but the trade off is well worth it. The camera shoots detailed and high resolution pictures and the lossless digital zoom in PureView mode is just great. Plus, it also sho...

- Mobile88 Team, Mobile88
Mobile88
Mobile88

Without a doubt the Nokia 808 PureView smartphone has one of the best cameras. It is a little chunky because of the 41-megapixel but the trade off is well worth it. The camera shoots detailed and high resolution pictures and the lossless digital zoom in PureView mode is just great. Plus, it also sho...

- Mobile 88 team, Mobile88
GSM Dome
GSM Dome

On the plus side we have the camera, the great audio and video quality, the friendly design, very good flash and low light behaviour of the camera and very simple UI. Many bundled apps and incredible audio/video recording are also appealing points. On the cons side we’ve got the old, slow and...

- James A., GSM Dome


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Nokia backs up the 808 PureView with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
4"

The Nokia 808 PureView's screen size is 4 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.3 GHz

There is a ARM 11 1.3 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
41+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 41+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1400mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1400 mAh battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 21.9 days standby time, 540 minutes, 254 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

808 PureView Specs

Overview
Release Date June 10, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor ARM 11 1.3 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.46 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Hand Strap, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
41+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Xenon)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Night mode
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, FLV, RealVideo, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 184 pixels
Size 4 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1400 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 593 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 254 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 540 minutes
Standby Time Up to 21.9 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors White, Black, Red
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.4 x 6.0 x 1.4 cm (4.9 x 2.4 x 0.6 in)
Weight 169 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
ROM: 1GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA
TV Out Info: HDMI
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA, M4A
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, FLV, RealVideo, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Nokia RM-807

41 megapixels rear camera
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