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Nokia Lumia 800

The Nokia Lumia 800 measures a fairly compact 116.8mm x 61.2mm x 12.1mm (4.6in x 2.4in x .5in), it features 16GB of internal storage, but lacks a microSD memory card slot. The Nokia Lumia 800 runs on a single-core processor (1.4GHz). The Lumia 800 is capable of HSPA 14.4 3G data connections on the 900, 1900, and 2100MHz bands and also features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.

Based on 93 reviews

Excellent:

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Good:

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Average:

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Bad:

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Pros

Vivid AMOLED scratch proof screen.
Solid design and curved glass.
Good custom apps.
Windows Phone 7.5 UI is easy to use.
Fast browser.
Good social networking integration.
Well-designed virtual keyboard.
Lots of free and handy apps like Drive.
Mix Radio application.
Speech functionality works well.
Microsoft Office integration.
Access to cloud-based storage.
Pocket-friendly dimensions.
Excellent construction quality.
Awesome camera.
Amazingly clear.

Cons

No front-facing camera.
No microSD.
Single-core processor.
Poor video quality.
No HSPA+ or 4G support.
Multitasking limited to just five apps.
Shoots average quality photos.
Video recording limited to 720p.
Autofocus struggles for video recording.
Low battery mileage.
Only Bing employed in web searches
USB door can potentially break
Lack of mass storage mode.
Can't share files over Bluetooth.
Heavy Reliance on Zune Software on PC.

By TechSpot on November 17, 2011

There is, quite simply, no better Windows Phone smartphone on the market than the Nokia Lumia 800. It features wonderful hardware in terms of both design and quality, and Microsoft's operating system runs more smoothly on the Lumia than on any other W

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By InfoWorld on November 27, 2012

Three strikes and you're out! The third version of Windows Phone -- Windows Phone 8 -- finally adds basic compatibility with corporate Exchange server security settings, but not much else. Despite an...

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By PCWorld New Zealand on May 17, 2012

The design of the Nokia Lumia 800, as with its near-identical twin, the Meego-running Nokia N9, is simply gorgeous. The body is polycarbonate – soft to the touch, scratch-resistant, and sufficiently grippy that you’ll have no fear of it...

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By Smarthouse on May 08, 2012

DesignThe Lumia 800 borrows the physique made popular by Nokia's N9; however with the addition of a hardware shutter key, and three keys that board the base of its smaller 3.7 inch screen. Otherwise, it's still made by the same...

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By Channel News Australia on May 08, 2012

Nokia's first Windows Phone is an impressive device, distinguished by an aesthetic operating system, exceptional build quality and for the most part, has an aptitude for all kinds of multimedia. It is a great smartphone that proves there is some...

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By Craving Tech on April 19, 2012

All in all, if you are looking for a smartphone with Windows Phone as its OS, you cannot go wrong here. Nokia Lumia 800 is sexy, sleek, elegant, has a crisp display, smooth, and the size is just right. Browsing and interacting with the phone are...

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By AsiaOne on April 08, 2012

If you want a smartphone with lots of options for games, widgets and a heavily customised interface, look...

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By Digital Trends on March 24, 2012

There are some downsides, like a lack of a front-facing camera, blurry video recording, and a camera that doesn't impress as much as Nokia boasts, but overall it's one of the best Windows Phones...

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By PC Authority on March 23, 2012

With the Nokia Lumia 800 have they produced the flagship handset that Windows Phone 7 so desperately needs?...

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By TechCentral on March 13, 2012

The Lumia 800 is just the device Nokia needed to impress the smartphone crowd. It is a step in the right direction but it still has a long way to go before it can go toe-to-toe with the big boys. The unibody build quality is solid and the 3.7in is...

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