Nokia Lumia 800
The Nokia Lumia 800 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · 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, 76.1 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 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 MSM8255 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
2011, October. Released 2011, November
Also Known As
Also known as Nokia Sea Ray
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, upgradable to 7.8
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
Non-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, 76.1 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, White
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-819
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia Lumia 800 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Nokia Lumia 800 does not support a memory card.
The Nokia Lumia 800 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia Lumia 800 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia Lumia 800 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia Lumia 800 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Nokia Lumia 800 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
