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Nokia 808 PureView

Based on 38 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

7
Average:

13
Bad:

16

Pros

Great camera, good selection of preinstalled applications, excellent battery life if you are not in the business of snapping a great many photos.
The Nokia 808 PureView's excellent, envelope-pushing 41-megapixel camera will satisfy photo enthusiasts. It also has strong battery life, an HDMI port, and steady call quality.
Mindblowingly good camera, quirky design, great battery life.
The camera produces the best images of any smartphone. Low noise in stills and videos. Multiple setting options allowing you to adjust for different subjects and lighting.
Takes amazing photos and videos; Attractive design; Good Maps and Navigation apps
Incredible, groundbreaking camera; solid build quality
Groundbreaking 41-megapixel camera, Unlocked; compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile 3G networks, Nifty screen lock switch.
Groundbreaking PureView camera technology, Good sunlight visibility, Excellent Nokia Rich Recording audio, Free offline voiceguided navigation in most countries
Best camera ever, included tripod and fast for Symbian.

Cons

Outdated OS experience; chubby device; not the highest display resolution; and singlecore CPU on R8 000 device.
A slower processor doesn't match the 808 PureView's camera prowess, and it's saddled with a bulky body, a cramped virtual keyboard, and software that's behind the curve.
Heavy, lowresolution screen, quite expensive at £500.
Still running on Symbian, though it’s been renamed “Nokia Belle” here in an attempt to escape the shame associated with the Symbian brand. Body is awkwardly shaped and heavy because of the protruding camera. Will set you back $700 —
Outdated Symbian operating system; Low-resolution display; No HDR mode; Much fewer apps than Android and iOS
Dated and clunky software; low resolution display; no 4G
No 4G, Call connection issues, Archaic Symbian OS is a relic, Hit-or-miss touch response, Few apps, Some preloaded apps are broken, Expensive even for an unlocked phone.
Chunky and hefty design, Symbian lacks in apps, browsing and userfriendliness, Low screen pixel density
Symbian is too dated as an OS

By TechSmart.co.za on September 26, 2012

Nokia delivers the successor to the N8 smartphone, the venerable 808 PureView. Can it set a new camera phone benchmark like its predecessors managed to do?Although the snapper’s tech might be novel, the design of this device is pretty...

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By AsiaOne on August 31, 2012

Phone let down by the operating...

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By Mobile88 on August 22, 2012

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...

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By cnet on August 10, 2012

Even if you're only interested in its sharp, innovative camera, the Nokia 808 PureView's weak Symbian Belle OS and slower processor make it a questionable investment considering the price, especially since Symbian's days are...

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By The Inquirer on August 09, 2012

WHEN the Nokia 808 Pureview was first announced, we didn't think it would make it to market. The handset's 41MP camera seemed more likely a novelty than anything else, and we were confused as to why Nokia had loaded the phone with its ageing...

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By itproportal.com on August 04, 2012

As a cameraphone, Nokia has raised the bar massively with its Nokia 808 PureView handset - there's nothing quite like it at the moment when it comes to phone/camera convergence. However, it's only likely to appeal to users who are prepared to...

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By V3.co.uk on July 31, 2012

The Nokia 808 Pureview showcases the best and worst of Nokia. Featuring foward looking, amazing camera technology, its ability to shine is hampered by its outmoded operating...

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By TechRadar on July 27, 2012

The Nokia 808 PureView is not for everyone, mainly due to its high SIM free price and lack of availability through UK operators.For those of you out there that loved your s with its 12MP camera you'll love the Nokia 808 PureView with its 41MP camera...

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By 3G UK on July 20, 2012

If you’re a fan of Symbian, you’ll probably not mind its odd quirks and clunkiness, but the dearth of decent apps is a real issue. However, no one can deny that the 808 Pureview’s 41-megapixel snapper beats any of its rivals hands down...

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By ePHOTOzine on July 20, 2012

The Nokia PureView 808 offers exceptional image quality in the PureView (PV) mode, with significantly better image quality than other 8 megapixel camera phones. It's also impressive how much zoom is available in PV and video modes, however, you...

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