Nokia 808 PureView White, 16 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The smartphone batteries tire out the most due to the display reasons, but the AMOLED technology of this device averts it. Added to saving power, the AMOLED technology also offers a high quality viewing feast your eyes on. The display of this phone possesses 16 colours. A resolution of 640x360 pixels is provided by this smartphone. The display sported by Nokia 808 PureView measures about 4 inches. It can sustain as many accidental impacts, drops, slides and much more without the appearance of a single scratch on the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display screen. You get Corning Gorilla Glass possesses in this phone in addition to the at par ones, enabling fine usability. The screen size is normal, but a a size more colossal one would've worked more in your favour. A AMOLED display is offered by this device.Battery
On 2G network, this device manages to offers 460 hrs of standby time. The battery keeps this phone going for 525 hrs (standby time) on 3G network. This device is credited with the typical Li-Ion battery. With this phone, you get nearly 9 hours of talk time, as long as you use the 2G network. With the battery life of 6.5 hours of talk time, you might need to take up a cautious note while multitasking with this device, especially on 3G network.Camera
The kind of pictures and videos your camera produces does not depend only on megapixels. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you are able to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 41 megapixels camera. Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 41 pixels and that it equips a recording mode of Yes, 1920 x 1080. If you are one of those selective bunch of people who remained unfazed by the selfie storm, then the basic Yes, 0.3 MP front camera in this smartphone will not sway your choice. Cutting on image quality in low light setting is a thing of the past, as the built-in Flash of this device performs really well.General Features
The smartphone would definitely be better if it weighed less than what it does i.e. 169 g. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Nokia 808 PureView possesses a touch screen. If your smartphone is the saving grace of your business life, then Document Viewer, Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) of the Nokia 808 PureView will definitely simplify and order your professional activities. This smartphone, with dimensions of 60.2x123.9x13.9, comes pre-loaded with a number of possesses. The Nokia 808 PureView here possesses a White body. You get standard accessories such as Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Nokia Wrist Strap Black, NFC Info Card, User Guide in the box, in addition to the Nokia 808 PureView.Connectivity
On top of the mobile data, this device have the flexibility to in a like manner be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. Simply place the back of this smartphone against the back of another compatible device for data transfer via NFC. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The smartphone audio needs are satisfied by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. This phone comes with a Single Sim, GSM. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should meet requirements. Save up on heavy 3G and 4G data charges by playing safe with the at par 2G connectivity offered by this smartphone. A higher network type are able to result in increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location lets the user to keep up with the route while traveling. With a DLNA certification, this device are able to simply be switched on and it is ready for sharing digital content across multimedia devices. Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Hands Free, Loudspeaker, this Nokia 808 PureView smartphone is created with all such is credited with in it.Memory
Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will do the trick. The Nokia 808 PureView is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which are able to help you enhance the internal storage of the device. Many users find multimedia FM a refreshing change from their regular playlists. The OpenVG 1.1, OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics in this Nokia 808 PureView enables you to rejoice in your favourite games on the device. If you simply carry along selected media files on your smartphone, then the internal storage available should be sufficient. With the Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Headphone Enhancement possesses of the Nokia 808 PureView, you are able to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music. All your images, videos, music and books are able to easily be accommodated in the 32 GB extendable storage offered by this Nokia 808 PureView; this entire space is available for storage unlike the pre-loaded internal storage.Performance
This device possesses a ARM 11 platform processor. The Nokia 808 PureView assures an excellent performance with its 1.3 GHz processor frequency. A lower frequency would mean the device would endure longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The speed required by most popular apps are satisfied by the Nokia 808 PureView without any hindrance. This Nokia 808 PureView possesses a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. The Symbian (Belle) operating system is responsible for the pleasurable performance of this device.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Apart from efficient and advanced call management, I'd also like my smartphone to be able to perform functions like Document Viewer, Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) and much more, just like the Nokia 808 PureView. Although the Nokia 808 PureView might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Nokia 808 PureView, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling. Even if my travel routes, both business and pleasure, are very much known to me I'd still like the reassurance from the GPS navigation on my phone.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Nokia 808 PureView is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Nokia 808 PureView as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The expandable memory of the Nokia 808 PureView is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Nokia 808 PureView is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. I have my display running most of the day either because of reading or gaming. Thanks to the AMOLED display which not only offers a cool display, but even saves me enough battery to last for longer hours. I love gaming and reading on the AMOLED display of this smartphone. Although I would recommend a higher frequency for gaming, the 1.3 GHz is not that bad an option. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. The 16 GB internal storage of the Nokia 808 PureView is really meant for me and my ever-growing ebook and gaming collection. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Nokia |
| Handset Color: | White |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer , Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) |
| Keypad: | No |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Hands Free , Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | 808 |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| Model ID: | PureView |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headset , Data Cable , Nokia Wrist Strap Black , NFC Info Card , User Guide |
Multimedia | |
| Sound Enhancement: | Dolby Digital Plus |
| Sound Enhancement: | Dolby Headphone Enhancement |
| Video Player: | Yes , Supports H.263 , H.264 , MPEG-4 , WMV 9 , VP6 , 3GPP , AVI , VC-1 , ASF , Full HD |
| Ringtone: | MP3 , WAV |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , MIDI , WAV , eAAC |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Flash: | Xenon |
| Other Camera Features: | Red-eye Reduction , Carl Zeiss Optics , Auto Focus , Touch Focus , Auto Exposure , Self Timer , Geo-tagging , Full Screen Viewfinder , Face Detection , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom |
| HD Recording: | HD , Full HD |
| Rear Camera: | 41 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| WAP: | v2 |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | WAP 2.0 |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Nokia Maps 3.0 |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| DLNA: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes , 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor , Compass , Magnetometer , Ambient Light Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | YouTube , Instant Messaging , Facebook , Twitter |
| Additional Features: | Flight Mode , Themes , Nokia Store , Video Editor , Video Sharing , Video Streaming , FM Transmitter , MMS Enabled , NFC Supported , Audio Streaming , Audio Recording , FOTA (Firmware Over the Air) , FOTI (Firmware Over the Internet) , Dedicated Keys , HDMI Micro Connector , Voice Input , TV Out Port |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 169 g |
| Size: | 60.2x123.9x13.9 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 640x360 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Display Type: | AMOLED |
| Display Color: | 16 M |
| Display Size: | 4 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 9 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 6.5 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 460 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 525 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1400 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 16 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| Graphics: | OpenVG 1.1 , OpenGL ES 2.0 |
| OS: | Symbian (Belle) |
| Java: | Yes |
| Processor Frequency: | 1.3 GHz |
| Processor: | ARM 11 |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Nokia 808 PureView was its 4 inches display. The screen size of the Nokia 808 PureView is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 41 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. Recently, I can't imagine life without selfies, and hence the secondary camera. Clicking selfies and groupies is a favourite pastime for me and my friends. It's sometimes difficult to click selfies and groupies with the main camera, so always go for smartphones with good secondary camera. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. I keep checking the GPS for new locations and traffic updates. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. Lower internal storage like 16 GB makes me chose which movies, music, images and videos to keep or delete from your phone. A larger internal storage suits me more than average internal memory as I hate deleting my smartphone content due to memory issues.