Nokia N8
The 12 MP Xenon-flash cameraphone that set the imaging bar in 2010.
The Nokia N8 is a flagship Nokia smartphone released Oct 2010, with a launch price of $550. It pairs its chipset with a 3.5" AMOLED display, a 12 MP Xenon main camera and a 1,200 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The cameraphone king of 2010. Standout strengths: 12 mp xenon camera with a huge 1/1.83" sensor — best of its era. and anodised aluminium unibody. Main trade-off: symbian^3 felt dated against ios/android.
The cameraphone king of 2010.
Nokia N8 had the best phone camera of its day — a 12 MP sensor with a true Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics, in an anodised aluminium body. Symbian^3 was already losing the platform war, but as an imaging device the N8 was untouchable.
Read the full review- 12 MP Xenon camera with a huge 1/1.83" sensor — best of its era.
- Anodised aluminium unibody.
- HDMI-out for TV.
- AMOLED + microSD.
Full specifications
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How the Nokia N8 compares
| Nokia N8 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nokia G22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | — | SD 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 |
| Display | 3.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.52" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP Xenon | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP |
| Battery | 1,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh · DIY-swappable |
| Launch price | $550 | $1,299 | $180 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Nokia N8 released?
The Nokia N8 was released in Oct 2010.
How much does the Nokia N8 cost?
The Nokia N8 launched at $550 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Nokia N8 screen size and type?
The Nokia N8 has a 3.5" AMOLED display.
How much RAM and storage does the Nokia N8 have?
The Nokia N8 ships with 256 MB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nokia N8 battery capacity?
The Nokia N8 has a 1,200 mAh battery.
What is the Nokia N8 main camera?
The Nokia N8 has a 12 MP Xenon main camera.
Does the Nokia N8 have a headphone jack?
The Nokia N8 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Nokia N8 weigh?
The Nokia N8 weighs 135 g.
What colours does the Nokia N8 come in?
The Nokia N8 is available in 5 colours: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange.
Is the Nokia N8 worth buying?
Nokia N8 had the best phone camera of its day — a 12 MP sensor with a true Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics, in an anodised aluminium body. Symbian^3 was already losing the platform war, but as an imaging device the N8 was untouchable. SpecEagle gives the Nokia N8 an editorial score of 50/100.
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