Overall Score
60.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#1297)60.3
Performance(#1480)85.4
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#1052)86.2
Battery(#466)86.5
Build(#638)81.9
Connectivity(#1841)67.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 8 Sirocco
Short Review
- The Nokia 8 Sirocco features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by a stainless steel frame, measuring 140.9 x 73 x 7.5 mm and weighing 177 grams.
- Its 5.5-inch P-OLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, delivering sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 534 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, it boasts an octa-core CPU and 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for multitasking and demanding applications.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP wide lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens, capable of 4K video recording at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera provides decent selfies.
- The 3260 mAh battery supports 18W fast charging and wireless charging, enhancing convenience.
- Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with an upgrade path to Android 10, it offers a clean software experience through Android One.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The phone lacks HDR support and stereo speakers, and it does not include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Nokia 8 Sirocco combines premium materials with solid performance and camera capabilities.
- Its design and build quality make it a notable option in the smartphone market.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, April 23
Announced2018, February 25
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeP-OLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3260 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions140.9 x 73 x 7.5 mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight177 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), stainless steel frame
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer