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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 86 reviews

Excellent:

22
Good:

47
Average:

10
Bad:

7

Pros

Vivid AMOLED screen, Solid design and curved glass, Good custom apps, Windows Phone 7.5 UI is easy to use
Attractive unibody design; fast browser; good social networking integration; well-designed virtual keyboard; lots of free and handy apps like Drive.
Speedy CPU; excellent snapper; brilliant Mix Radio application; speech functionality works well; Microsoft Office integration; access to cloudbased storage; free turnbyturn navigation; eyecatching design and pocketfriendly dimensions.
Excellent construction quality, beautiful screen and an awesome camera.
Amazingly clear and scratch proof screen; Exclusive apps for Windows Phone
Brilliant display; Minimalistic design; Sleek and fluid UI; Unmatched social networking integration; Free voice-guided sat nav; Great camera.
Very Stylish Looks, Great Touch Response & UI, Solid Build Quality, Good Battery Life, Nokia Navigation Suite
Free turnbyturn navigation app, Nokia Drive, Attractive unibody design, Impressive colors and details from AMOLED display
The best Windows Phone we’ve seen yet. The AMOLED display really pops, and onscreen interactions are snappy and smoothly executed.
Sturdy, elegant design, Windows Phone Mango is refreshing.
Sleek sophisticated design; Sharp 8-MP camera; Strong battery life; Vibrant screen
Solid, stylized design, Nokia apps add real value to WP, Smooth, fast operation
Great design, responsive touch-screen, Nokia Maps is far better than Bing Maps, free sat nav, excellent email and social features as per Windows ...
Elegant and pocketable design, excellent display.
The Nokia Lumia 800 has a singular design, a stunning display, and a nice driving console in Nokia Drive.

Cons

No front-facing camera, No microSD, Single-core processor, Poor video quality, No HSPA+ or 4G support, Unlocked in the US
Multitasking limited to just five apps; shoots average quality photos; video recording limited to 720p; autofocus struggles for video recordinbg; no front facing camera.
Battery life isn’t stellar; only Bing employed in web searches; doesn’t support full HD video recording; processor not as uptodate as rivals and no microSD card slot.
Camera can be a bit slow and USB door can potentially break
Very flimsy microUSB cover; Slightly underclocked CPU
Lack of mass storage mode; Can't share files over Bluetooth; No front camera.
Average Camera, Software has Bugs, Heavy Reliance on Zune Software on PC
Low battery mileage
No frontfacing camera, and the 8 MP rearfacing camera is subpar compared to peers like the Samsung Galaxy S II and iPhone 4S. Not actually available in the U.S. yet.
No frontfacing camera or 1080p HD recording, Flimsy charging port cover.
Flimsy microUSB port ; No front-facing camera; No 4G
Smaller screen than N9, High price, Battery life could be better, No front facing camera
Mediocre camera and lack of Windows apps puts it a ways below Android and iPhone flagship phonesLook and Feel...
Only available as an import for US buyers right now.
Camera and video quality on the Lumia 800 is poor, despite the fancy specs. A front-facing camera would make the phone more competitive. The Micro-SIM slot is hard to access.

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 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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By CNET Australia on March 07, 2012

The Lumia 800 is a fine return to form for Nokia, offering a solid smartphone experience wrapped in top notch...

80
By Mobile88 on February 24, 2012

The mid-end price point coupled with the simplistic Windows Phone OS and the unibody chassis of Nokia N9 is definitely a good buy. The Nokia Lumia 800 definitely is a great choice to include to your to -buy list.However, the drawback will be the...

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