Nokia 8
The Nokia 8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Mid-range · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.3" · 151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9 mm (5.96 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
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✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Razor-sharp 554 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,090 mAh battery — may need midday charging
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
554 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,090 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9 mm (5.96 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Nokia 8 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC3).
The Nokia 8 is rated IP54 — IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes).
Yes, the Nokia 8 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Nokia 8 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia 8 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 8 ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
The Nokia 8 uses USB Type-C 3.1.
The Nokia 8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Nokia 8 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
