Nokia N8 smartphone

Nokia N8 review: Nokia's N8 smartphone is an imaging and multimedia powerhouse, but its software is clunky and lacks polish compared to the iPhone, Google Android and even Windows Phone 7 smartphones

PC World

26/10/10

  • Expert Rating

    2.75 / 5

  • Price

    $ 749.00 (AUD)

Specifications:

Digital camera features
Camera resolution (megapixels)
12
Digital video
Video resolutions
1280x720
Display
Screen resolution
640x360
Screen size
3.5in
Display technology
SLCD
Touch screen
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Yes
Flash
Built-in flash
Yes
Flash type
Xenon
General
Colour
Blue, Green, Orange, Silver
GPS
GPS receiver
Yes
GPS software
Yes
Navigation options
Walking mode
Maps
Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Western Europe
Free map updates
Yes
Alerts
School zone alerts, Speed and red light camera alerts
Map view
2D, 3D
Night mode
Yes
Location capture
Yes
Input
Keyboard type
Touch screen
Mail / Messaging
Messaging capabilities
E-mail, MMS, SMS
Microsoft Exchange support
Yes
Attachment editing
Yes
Attachment viewing
Yes
Memory
RAM
256MB
ROM
512MB
Mobile phone features
Form factor
Candy bar
Video calling
Yes
Mobile phone networks
Data tethering
Yes
Mobile phone networks
Optus, Telstra, Vodafone
Network bands
1800MHz (2G), 1900MHz (2G), 2100MHz (3G), 850MHz (2G), 850MHz (3G) - Telstra Next G, 900MHz (2G), 900MHz (3G)
Multimedia
Radio support
FM
Voice recorder
Yes
Video playback
Yes
Music playback
Yes
FM transmitter
Yes
Phone features
Sound profiles
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Speed dialling
Yes
Vibration alert
Yes
Voice dialling
Yes
PIM (Personal Information Management) features
PIM features
Alarm, Calculator, Calendar, Notes, Stopwatch
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Power supply
Battery
Talk time
350min
Standby time
390hours
Battery size (milliamp hours - mAh)
1200
Processor
Size and weight
Weight
135g
Height
113.5
Width
59.12
Depth
12.9
Software
Operating system
Symbian
Application store
Yes
Storage
Internal storage
16GB
Supported memory media
microSD
Supported file formats
Audio files
AAC, AAC+, AMR, eAAC+, MP3, Real Audio (RA), WAV, WMA
Video files
H.264, MPEG-4, Real Video (RV)
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Wired connections
Number of HDMI ports
1
Wired Terminals / Ports
3.5mm headphone jack, HDMI
Wireless connections
A2DP Bluetooth
Yes
Wireless technology supported
3G, Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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