Engineering:Nokia 8

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Short description: Nokia-branded high-end Android smartphone
Nokia 8
Nokia 8-front illuminated PNr°0484.jpg
BrandNokia
DeveloperNokia
ManufacturerNokia (Foxconn)
SloganShare both sides of the story[1]
ModelTA-1004
Discontinued1 January 2022; 2 years ago (2022-01-01)
PredecessorNokia Lumia 930 (Nokia Flagship)
Nokia 7
SuccessorNokia 8 Sirocco
Nokia 8.1
RelatedNokia 1
Nokia 2
Nokia 3
Nokia 5
Nokia 6
Nokia 7 Plus
TypeSmartphone
Dimensions151.5 mm × 73.7 mm × 7.9 mm (5.96 in × 2.90 in × 0.31 in)
Mass160 g (5.64 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat"
Current: 9.0 "Pie" (without Treble)[2]
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz) Kryo
GPUAdreno 540
Memory4 or 6 GB RAM
Storage64 or 128 GB
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 256 GB
BatteryNon-removable Li-Po 3090 mAh
Data inputs
Display5.3 in (13 cm) 2560 x 1440p QHD (554 ppi) 2.5D curved IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 5
Rear camera13 MP (Color + OIS) + 13 MP (Monochrome) with ZEISS optics, 1.12 μm, f/2.0 aperture, 76.9° view, PDAF, IR rangefinder, dual-tone flash
Front camera13 MP PDAF, 1.12 μm, f/2.0 aperture, 78.4° view, display flash
SoundBottom mounted loud speaker, Nokia OZO 360° audio (For Recording Video Only), Dolby Atmos compatible decoding, active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone
Connectivity
  • LTE-A download 1000 Mbit/s upload 150 Mbit/s[3]
  • 3.5 mm TRRS headphone jack
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB 3.1 via USB-C port
OtherNFC, IP54 splash resistance
Websitewww.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-8-2017

The Nokia 8 is a flagship Nokia-branded smartphone running the Android operating system.[4] Announced on 16 August 2017 in London, England by HMD Global,[5][6] the phone began sales in Europe in September 2017. Nokia 8 is the first high-end Nokia-branded device since the Nokia Lumia 930 in 2014. An improved version, the Nokia 8 Sirocco, was announced on 25 February 2018 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.[7]

Specifications

Design

The Nokia 8 has a 5.3-inch display and averages 7.3 mm thick and 4.3 mm thick at the edges. It is available in four colors: Polished Blue, Polished Copper, Tempered Blue, and Steel.[8] The device features a full-length graphite-shielded copper cooling pipe for efficient cooling.[9] The phone is not water-resistant, but is IP54 splash-resistant.[10]

Hardware

The Nokia 8 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, backed by either 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (Tempered Blue, Steel, and Polished Copper-coloured models), or 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage (Polished Blue). Both are expandable with microSD cards. The QHD display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The device has a USB-C port.

Cameras and multimedia

The backside of the Nokia 8 with camera

The Nokia 8 is the first Nokia-branded phone to feature a dual-lens camera system. The rear camera module includes a set of two 13 MP sensors, of which one is an RGB sensor, and the other a monochrome sensor. The rear camera is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS), f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, an IR rangefinder, and a dual-LED flash.[11]

The front and rear cameras' combined standout feature is an advanced dualphotographic image camera (rebranded "Bothie" by Nokia), where the cameras can be used simultaneously by dividing the screen into a split-image setup, a technology Nokia calls Dual-Sight mode.[12] Both the front and main cameras use ZEISS optics.[13]

Video recording can be done in resolutions of 2160p at 30fps (4K) and 1080p at 30fps (FHD), with single-touch live streaming to social networks.[14] The cellphone contains several microphones able to record spatial audio 360° with binaural audio codecs, providing high fidelity playback through OZO Audio technology, which was derived from the Nokia OZO camera. The phone is equipped with a single bottom mounted loudspeaker, so is not fully Dolby Atmos compatible.[15]

It is equipped with Bluetooth and a 3.5mm headphone jack.[7] These audio outputs use OZO spatial audio playback to produce high quality 360° surround sound from stereo speakers (or ear buds) and use decoding standards compatible with Dolby Atmos and other earlier surround sound standards.[16]

Software

Like the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6, the device ran a near-stock version of Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" on release.[17] One difference is the camera mobile app, so as to cater for the phone's Dual-Sight feature. It also comes with an always-on display, similar to Nokia's previous Glance Screen on the Nokia Lumia series.[18]

On 24 November 2017, HMD started rolling out a partial (excluding the Treble feature for device independent system updates)[2] software upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo. The main rollout was phased over two days, however some network operators released the software upgrade in the following weeks.[19]

On 13 February 2018, Nokia released Android 8.1 Oreo for the Nokia 8.[20][21]

On 27 September 2018, it was announced that the Nokia 8's bootloader could be unlocked.[22]

In December 2018, Android 9.0 Pie was made available for the Nokia 8.

Reception

The Nokia 8 generally received positive reviews. James Peckam of TechRadar praised the device for its "beautiful design, especially with shiny effect, dual-sensor rear camera with interesting software, and gorgeous QHD display", while criticising the "lack of unique features, slightly higher price and lack of waterproofing".[23] Andrew Hoyle of CNET praised the performance and battery, while criticising the "lack of some cutting-edge features for a high-end phone in 2017, like waterproofing and a slim, standout design".[24] Rehan Hooda of Firstpost praised the software, display and performance, while criticising the camera.[25]

References

  1. "Nokia 8". Nokia. https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-8-2017. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 El Khoury, Rita (6 December 2017). "Nokia 8 won't get Android 8.0 Treble feature, HMD says why - Slashgear". https://www.slashgear.com/nokia-8-wont-get-android-8-0-treble-feature-hmd-says-why-06510964/. 
  3. Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  4. "Nokia 8 specifications". http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8-8522.php. 
  5. "Nokia 8 appears on official website". http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8_appears_on_official_website_ahead_of_rumored_announcement_tomorrow-news-26288.php. 
  6. "Nokia 8 website leak". https://www.cnet.com/news/nokia-8-website-leak-confirmed/. 
  7. 7.0 7.1 "The Nokia 8 Sirocco is a curved glass Android flagship with no headphone jack". 25 February 2018. https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/25/17049950/nokia-8-sirocco-release-date-pricing-mwc-2018. 
  8. "Nokia 8: It has 5 cool features but it's also missing 5 key things". India Today. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/nokia-8-the-good-and-bad-about-this-flagship-android-phone/1/1028415.html. 
  9. "Nokia 8: Just a flagship phone that bypasses substance for gimmicks?". Livemint. http://www.livemint.com/Technology/NZavwVioZNihPDotWzHjwK/Nokia-8-Just-a-flagship-phone-that-bypasses-substance-for-g.html. 
  10. "Nokia 8 specs - a full flagship in every way that matters" (in en-US). Android Authority. 2017-08-16. http://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-8-specs-793916/. 
  11. "Nokia 8 price, specifications, features". GSM Arena. https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8-8522.php. 
  12. "What is Bothie? Nokia 8 will replace selfie with bothie". https://www.7xter.com/2017/08/selfie-bothie-nokia-8.html. 
  13. "Nokia 8 announced: its dual camera boasts Zeiss lens and OZO audio" (in en-US). GSMArena.com. https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8_announced_its_dual_camera_boasts_zeiss_lens_and_ozo_audio-news-26787.php. 
  14. "Nokia 8 cameras". NDTV. 17 October 2017. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/nokia-8-review-1763837. 
  15. "Nokia 8 - Key features". Tech Radar. http://www.techradar.com/reviews/nokia-8. 
  16. "Nokia 8: Release date, specs and everything you need to know for Nokia's flagship -" (in en). 27 May 2016. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/137751-nokia-8-release-date-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know-for-nokia-s-flagship. 
  17. Walton, Mark (16 August 2017). "Nokia 8: An all-aluminium flagship with same-day Android security updates". https://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2017/08/nokia-8-price-specs-release-date/. 
  18. Hall, Chris (16 August 2017). "Nokia 8 preview: A flagship worth waiting for?". http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/141922-nokia-8-preview-a-flagship-worth-waiting-for. 
  19. Nayan (24 November 2017). "Android Oreo update for Nokia 8 now available. Update Schedule & changelog". https://nokiapoweruser.com/android-oreo-update-nokia-8-now-available-update-schedule-changelog/. 
  20. El Khoury, Rita (13 February 2018). "Android 8.1 officially rolls out to the Nokia 8". Illogical Robot LLC. https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/02/13/android-8-1-officially-rolls-nokia-8/. 
  21. Sarvikas, Juho (13 February 2018). "Juho Sarvikas on Twitter: "We are rolling out #AndroidOreo 8.1 on #Nokia8 ! Get the sweetest Android to date #Nokia8 #Nokiamobile... "". https://twitter.com/sarvikas/status/963389691679649797. 
  22. Sarvikas, Juho (27 September 2018). "Juho Sarvikas on Twitter: "To the passionate developer and modding community out there, we have news to share! You can now unlock the bootloader of your #Nokia8... "". https://twitter.com/sarvikas/status/1045298106818949120. 
  23. January 2018, James Peckham 29 (29 January 2018). "Nokia 8 review" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/reviews/nokia-8. 
  24. Hoyle, Andrew. "The Nokia 8 is fine. And that's its biggest problem" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/reviews/nokia-8-review/. 
  25. "Nokia 8 Review: HMD Global has produced a device that can carry the Nokia legacy, but camera needs a lot of work- Tech Reviews, Firstpost". 2018-01-29. https://www.firstpost.com/tech/reviews/nokia-8-review-hmd-global-has-produced-a-device-that-can-carry-the-nokia-legacy-though-camera-department-needs-work-4324413.html. 

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