Nokia 800c
The Nokia 800c is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mangoⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.7" · 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · Carl Zeiss optics
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 142g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,450 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, March. Released 2012, September
Also Known As
Also known as Nokia Lumia 800c
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
252 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,450 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
142g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 800c does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / EVDO.
No, the Nokia 800c does not support a memory card.
The Nokia 800c SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia 800c has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 800c uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia 800c supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Nokia 800c has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
