At the beginning of the year, we could witness the long-awaited return of Nokia to the Android operating system with the launch of some mid-range mobiles.
But it is now when its most anticipated model arrives. Its about Nokia 8, a high-end smartphone, which will try to compete with the most cutting-edge devices from brands such as Samsung or Apple, in its quest to dominate a market as competitive as Android telephony.
Nokia 8, the long-awaited high-end Nokia for Android
Power and performance
The processor that we can find in the Nokia 8 is the Snapdragon 835, the same one that governs the operation of mobile phones as popular as the Galaxy S8 or OnePlus 5, which ensures smooth operation, with a truly spectacular processing capacity.
In terms of memory, it has 4GB of RAM, which guarantees that we can use even the most demanding apps, without lags.
As for internal storage, it is 64 GB expandable via SD card. Therefore, in principle you should never have problems with lack of space, even if you are one of those who constantly download content.
Operating System
The Nokia 8 uses the operating system Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The fact that it does not have any customization layer helps, together with the aforementioned features, to make the mobile work very smoothly, using a pure Android. Estp should also ensure that system updates arrive sooner than other phones with complicated system layers.
Battery
The Nokia 8 has a 3090 mAh battery, which gives it autonomy within the average. It also has fast charging function, so you don't have to wait for hours, while it fills to 100% power.
Camera
Nokia has always been a brand that has bet heavily on camera of quality, and the Nokia 8 is no exception.
For the first time in this brand, we find a dual camera, something that has already become a must, in high-end mobiles. In this case, we have two 12 and 13MP sensors that take high-quality images.
The front camera, on the other hand, has a 13 MP sensor. Therefore, if you are one of those who spend half their lives taking selfies and self-portraits, this smartphone can be a good option for you to take the best photos and send them to Instagram, to become an influencer.
Dual Slight video function
Nokia has incorporated in its new high range, a new function that allows you record video simultaneously with the front and rear cameras. The result is a video in which the screen is divided into two, so that we can see two different points of view of the same event.
Screen
The screen size of the Nokia 8 is 5,3 inches, a little smaller than usual that we find today in the market.
Despite this, it is ideal for those who want to enjoy games and videos, since it offers QHD quality with IPS technology. Its creators also ensure that it has been prepared so that it looks perfect in full sun, something that users often claim a lot, when they often use their mobile outdoors.
The screen is also covered by a Corning Gorilla glass 5 with a 2,5D finish. The idea is that if we give it a little hit, we don't get in too much trouble. This smartphone also has water resistance, so we shouldn't have any problems if we suffer a little soaking.
Design
The Nokia 8 is made of aluminum, and has a unibody battery, which allows it to be quite thin. What the brand has decided not to bet on is the trend of frameless design. In fact, the top and bottom are quite prominent, while the sides are a bit tighter.
An interesting point is that it has the fingerprint reader in the front part. This is a trend that is reaching even the mid-range devices, whereas before it used to be in the back, especially in Chinese android mobiles.
three different colors
The Nokia 8 will go on sale in three colors: silver, blue and salmon color. In this way, both those looking for a more sober and elegant style, as well as those who prefer slightly more fun tones, will be able to find a color that suits their expectations. The reality is that each color has a different style, which almost all users will surely like.
Availability and price of the Nokia 8
At the moment there have been no official confirmations about the launch price, nor its availability.
Rumors speak of a price of 520 Euros, but until the new device reaches the different markets, we will not be able to give a specific figure. Normally, Nokia has been characterized by prices that are not too high, but since it is the first time that it has opted for the high range, it is possible that there will be some changes.
Do you think that this smartphone will be able to unseat other leading brands in the sector? Will Nokia manage to lead the mobile telephony sector, as it did years ago when it was the p..o master?
We invite you to give us your opinion in the comments section at the end of this article.