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Nokia N8

Nokia N8 Remove phone

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Also known as Nokia N98, Nokia N8-00 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 8.9

Posted: 31 Mar 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phone  
OSSymbian (Belle, Anna, Symbian^3)  
Form factorCandybar  
Dimensions4.47 x 2.32 x 0.51 inches (113.5 x 59 x 12.9 mm)  
Weight4.76 oz (135 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
  
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key  
ColorsBlack, Pink, Orange, Green, Blue, Gray  
Display
Physical size3.5 inches  
Resolution360 x 640 pixels  
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

210 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

AMOLED  
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass  
Battery
Talk time12.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
  
Stand-by time16.2 days (390 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
  
Talk time (3G)5.83 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
  
Stand-by time (3G)16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
  
Video call time2.66 hours  
Music playback50.00 hours  
Video playback6.00 hours  
GPS usage6.60 hours  
Capacity1200 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 680 MHz, ARM11  
Graphics processorYes  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM  
Built-in storage16 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera12.1 megapixels  
FlashXenon  
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

F2.8  
Focal length (35mm equivalent)28mm  
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Exposure compensation, Geo tagging, Self-timer  
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)  
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264  
FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video calling  
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, Playlists  
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital Plus  
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, AMR  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV, RealVideo 10  
RadioFM, Stereo, RDS, FM Transmiter  
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, Video  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, Flash Lite (4.0), RSS, CSS, WML  
Built-in online services supportFacebook, OVI, Twitter  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 10.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE  
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPS  
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI)  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input  
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail  
Instant MessagingAIM, Windows Live / MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk  
OTA Software updatesYes  
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.1  
APIJSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-226, JSR-234, JSR-248, JSR-256, IAP Info API, eSWT UI API 1.0.3, Nokia UI API 1.4  
Adjustable interface text sizeYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.0  
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n  
USBUSB 2.0  
ConnectormicroUSB  
FeaturesMass storage device, USB Host, USB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)  
Charging connectormicroUSB, Proprietary  
OtherTV-Out, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, AMR), Video ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
Additional microphone/sfor Video recording  
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass  
OtherVoice dialing (Speaker independent), Voice commands (Speaker independent), Voice recording  
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

26 Apr 2010  
FCC ID value: PDNRM-596 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.03 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.75 W/kg  
Measured in1700 MHz  
EU SAR   
Head1.02 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced27 Apr 2010  
Shopping information
MSRP price€ 549  
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