Images
If anything can mount a challenge to the iPhone/Android status quo, it'll be this joint effort from Microsoft and Nokia. Nokia is renowned for its hardware styling and camera quality, Microsoft knows a thing or two about operating systems (see the Instant Expert panel), and between them they've created one of the most desirable phones we've seen in a long time.
Nokia Lumia 800 – build
Machined from a block of tough polycarbonate, the 800 feels great in the hand. There's no speaker panel to ruin the lines, just tiny holes milled into the side, and the screen melts into the body. Only a slight rattle from the buttons stops it having the soothing tactile solidity of a Zen worry stone.
Nokia Lumia 800 – in use
The Lumia's processor is tuned to 1.4GHz, but it's just a single-core. Despite that the user experience is breezy, with swipes being greeted with slick page transitions. The virtual keyboard is responsive and offers clever autofill options, but like the iPhone's, it feels a touch cramped.
Nokia Lumia 800 – battery life
Daily recharges are a fact of smartphone life, and this one's no exception. Nokia is usually strong on battery, but the Lumia 800 can begin to flag as the day goes on – especially if you're using it a lot and taking advantage of key features, such as instant email delivery.
Nokia Lumia 800 – the screen
It's a 3.7in AMOLED, to which Nokia's added its own ClearBlack display tech. The result is just as vividly colourful as the best AMOLEDs, though some rivals are a touch crisper. The screen's glass is slightly curved, making it feel good on the face.
Nokia Lumia 800 - the camera
True to Nokia's rep for making great camphones, the 8MP stills the Zeiss-lensed snapper produces are sharp and detailed with a realistic colour palette. It also provides neat effects and control options. Max video res is 720p and you can't zoom while shooting but footage is silky smooth.
If this is the standard of things to come from Nokia's new direction, it's well and truly back on track.
Promotional link: Click here for the latest Nokia Lumia 800 deals
Tech Specs
- Main camera resolution
- 8MP
- Screen resolution
- 480x800
- Screen size
- 3.7in
- Storage
- 512MB
- Video resolution
- 720p
Instant expert
Tony Horgan
Instant expert
Windows Phone 7
The Lumia 800 runs on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 operating system, specifically version 7.5, aka Mango. It was already a neat interface but the latest update adds some cool features. For a start there's integration of all your messaging and social networking in one place. A built-in app called Local Scout offers info on nearby bars, shops and tourist attractions. A new feature within the tiles section is one called "Me", which gives you a round-up of what everyone is saying about you online.
Worky types will love the mobile version of Microsoft Office that's preloaded, along with great email support via Outlook Mobile.
But still it's the apps that let down the OS as a whole. The quality is OK, but the quantity just isn't there yet. If it's apps you want, Android and iOS are way out in front.
Comments
Miro123
3 weeks ago
msr microrocket lightest backpacking gear listcamping games for kids onlinemsr microrocket http://campfireworld.org/msr-microrocket.html hiking backpack sizing chart
waynegp
1 year ago
i love this phone but i only had mine for a week then i dropped it and smashed the screen so not had the full benifit of the phone yet until i get it back but for what time i have had it for i love it
mattymack
1 year ago
Try have a look at the HTC one x it'll blow this lot out the water
JillAlexandra
1 year ago
I think Microsoft & Nokia will hard to beat Apple & Android.
damianoog
1 year ago
It looks good.
Clothing Wholesale
classicbean9
1 year ago
I just bought lumia 800. i like the large icon style. And the firmware update makes it even faster and more battery efficient tas murah
lianawillson89
1 year ago
Your work is very good and I appreciate you and hopping for some more informative posts. Thank you for sharing great information to us
cell phone spy
mivpl
1 year ago
provides neat effects and control options. Max video res is 720p and you can't zoom while shooting but footage is silky smooth.San Diego kalifornien
sl786982
1 year ago
offshore company in uae.Really nice looking phone impressive stats too, just a bit too big for my pockets.Well i suppose i could work around the problem if anyone wants to give me a nexus. http://www.offshore.ae
Jambo6
1 year ago
I've been thinking of waiting for the iPhone 5 but this and the Sony Xperia are seriously tempting me.
If you could choose one out of the iPhone, Sony or Nokia waht would you go for? Or should i just be going for the iPhone?
Would be great to get some advice on this!
Jay @ EcigClick.co.uk
l.hauri
1 year ago
seems to be a good gadget. I like it! Branson Timeshares
rosemood
1 year ago
This website is very well made I like it, am thinking of getting a website made and this looks great. T5 LED Tubes
Thomas13
1 year ago
The slim, simplistic design and soft-touch plastic back are nice touches. San Diego painters
carlbug
1 year ago
I really like following your blog as the articles are so simple to read and follow. Excellent. Please keep up the good work. Thanks. surrey bouncy castle hire
l.hauri
1 year ago
like you said above... it is an interesting combination. I have one and I am really pleased. yacht charter
Stemers
1 year ago
This website is very well made I like it, am thinking of getting a website made and this looks great. I think i may follow the same path. Colon Cleansing , Colon Cleanser
danman
1 year ago
i think this is one of the greatest phones ive come across. only thing im pissed off about is that tmobile dropped it t 40$ after i bought it for 200 for my upgrade! that was annoying womens car insurance
Khalidsaeed
1 year ago
I have got one almost 4 weeks old now, everything is very good, screen, interface,etc.
but still lack of front camera, cant use skype on it, not very good applications available and some available they cost you a fortune...battery is better now after last update but application list got crumpy...
Misrosoft need to put more efforts to improve software, and Nokia to improve Hardware....
madstock
1 year ago
I've been using one for a little while now, and it is by far and away the most intuitive, well-thought out handset that I have ever owned. The launch with deadmau5 was pretty special, too: http://www.nokiasource.co.uk/l/1fp
zimcos
1 year ago
Nice phone but still the Nokia n900 is better. Too bad it was and it will be on a test market and they will not improve it. Windows OS for mobile phones is mainly avoided by the buyers.
http://www.bestcctvprices.co.uk
Growler Rob
1 year ago
I was due an upgrade and was going to go for an HTC model of some description but then I saw this was coming out...
The biggest complaint I have is that the required Zune software doesn't have an equaliser on-board and the sound, even through very good earphones, is flat and lifeless and with no bass to speak of. Hopefully this will be addressed.
It's a fantastic piece of engineering design and such an object of beauty that my wife, who has hated every touch-screen phone she's tried, loved it immediately - from it's look and feel, to the brilliantly fluid and intuitive UI.
I can't wait to see what Nokia's forthcoming Windows 8 tablet will be like.
drof
1 year ago
Rumours are that a software update out today will bring increased battery life and WiFi sharing.
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2011/12/07/nokia-lumia-800-update-better-battery-and-wifi-sharing/