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Nokia 801 could be the last Belle smartphone, possible N8 successor

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Nokia 801 could be the last Belle smartphone, possible N8 successor
Mere days ago, we reported that Nokia has most likely killed all of its projects for Symbian based devices, except for one. The device in question was said to be a successor to the popular with its photographic abilities Nokia N8. Well, unless the image that you see below is something that someone forged to show off their Photoshop skills, we might be looking at the rumored Nokia N8 successor.

The smartphone in the render below is said to be the Nokia 801, and what runs on it is the Symbian Nokia Belle platform. Obviously, the handset looks nothing like that other Nokia 801 from last year, which could be nothing but a concept. As a matter of fact, the device in the image appears very similar to the Nokia N9, Nokia Lumia 800, and even the Lumia 900 in terms of design. Of course there is nothing wrong with that as all of these handsets look very appealing indeed.

In terms of specs, it is rumored that the Nokia 801 has a 4-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display with a rather low for its size resolution of 360 by 640 pixels. Under its hood are expected to reside a 1.4GHz processor and 512 megabytes of RAM. A 12-megapixel auto-focus camera with a dual LED flash and 1080p video recording abilities will grace its back, according to rumors. NFC support should also be in tow.

Of course, this rumor should be taken with a huge grain of salt as it might be very inaccurate, even totally made up. On the other hand, one and only Eldar Murtazin confirmed via Twitter that the Nokia 801 is indeed a real device. But will we ever get a chance to hold it in our itching hands? Only time will tell.


Is this the Nokia 801?

Is this the Nokia 801?


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1. avinashmunnu posted on 07 Feb 2012, 03:27 4

If that Image is true... one of the best design so far... looking great...

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11. hepresearch (unregistered) posted on 07 Feb 2012, 09:48 2

"... one of the best design so far..."? It looks just like the N9 and every other non-mid-range (as in NOT the 710) Lumia device that is already out or on the way. The only real difference is the presence of Symbian Belle, and, if you are lucky, a camera that actually makes it worthy of being called a true successor to the N8. The physical design form is six months old or more and already well-used, as far as I'm concerned... nothing new or groundbreaking there.

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2. avinashmunnu posted on 07 Feb 2012, 03:29 1 1

but 360*640 is not up to the present days standards... 1280*720 is best

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7. Birds posted on 07 Feb 2012, 06:00

I don't mind the low res screen. If I get this phone I'll just be watching movies and not much else (except for taking extraordinary pictures.)

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3. karanstyle posted on 07 Feb 2012, 04:13 2

Super Liked!!
I always wished Symbian in this Design and It happened yeah a must buy in my list!!
I'm a Symbian Lover and this is the best mobile design yet from NOKIA!!

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4. rex1213 posted on 07 Feb 2012, 04:14 7

I certainly would take this with a huge grain of salt as there is no way that the Nokia N8 could be succeeded by a phone with only a dual LED flash. Yes it has got a nice design. But why LED flash?

Now if this could turn out true, then sorry Nokia but I am sticking with my Nokia N8 with a Xenon flash. And besides, the design of the N8 is stunning already...and unique at that.

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9. XiphiasGladius posted on 07 Feb 2012, 07:10 2

Agree with the dual led flash, how come an upgrade phone have a downgrade flash? where on earth did that come from?
Btw, I saw some unknown nokia phone before I think from symbian blogs of some sort that is said to be the nokia 801 but it doesn't look like that image above, although the image I saw is looks waaay better the one pictured above.
http://symbianworld.org/10040-pictures-and-videos-of-possibly-the-nokia-800-and-nokia-801-with-symbian-belle/

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5. Bluesky02 posted on 07 Feb 2012, 04:32 1 3

eldarmurtazin??
This confirms to be a fake rumor

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6. rg987 posted on 07 Feb 2012, 05:10 5

nokia releases atleast 4-6 new models based on SAME DESIGN. FU*K YOU NOKIA

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13. m.garz posted on 07 Feb 2012, 16:25 1

tell that to Apple..

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14. hepresearch (unregistered) posted on 07 Feb 2012, 16:45 1

Just because Apple does it and gets away with it, and is even popular for it in some circles, doesn't make it right for everybody.

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15. karanstyle posted on 08 Feb 2012, 09:13 1

Totally Agreed A company like Apple iPhone 3, 3GS, 4 & 4S...
And they just have potential of launching one mobile phone where Nokia is quite versatile at designs, models, needs and budget.

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8. PhansMuneeb posted on 07 Feb 2012, 06:44 2

Rg987......nokia release them cause they are unique NOKIA'S, not like Samsung who steal every design from the IPHONE's to make their devices sucessful.

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10. Roomaku posted on 07 Feb 2012, 08:13 1

Awesome, kind of looks like some photshopped the windows phone buttons out and lowered the screen, like the no buttons look.

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12. -box- posted on 07 Feb 2012, 12:46

Dual-LED flash? I'd think with all the rave reviews the N8 got for its Xenon flash that Nokia wouldn't offer anything less.

We will see...

*EDIT* didn't see the same point above. Glad to know so many are in agreement!

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16. mohammed.r1996 posted on 18 Feb 2012, 04:28 1

Nokia hardware and design is very nice but the software is poor and the Nokia store is not have good free software and that make me sell my E7 and buy HTC Sensation XE
If and one agree with me can like my comment.

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