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Nokia 8850#12025

Released: 1999

Nokia 8850

Overall Score

2.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#12025)2.4
Performance(#10705)5.3
Camera(#10528)2.5
Display(#12152)5.6
Battery(#9995)7.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11374)1.0
Audio(#11169)0.0

Comparisons Featuring Nokia 8850

Short Review

  • The Nokia 8850, released in 1999, features a sleek metallic design with dimensions of 100 x 44 x 17 mm and a weight of 91g, making it compact and lightweight.
  • Its display is a monochrome graphic type with a resolution of 5 lines and a pixel density of 5 PPI, providing basic visual output without modern enhancements.
  • Performance is minimal, lacking a dedicated chipset, CPU, GPU, or RAM, which limits its capabilities to basic functions.
  • The camera system is non-existent, with no rear or selfie cameras available, reflecting the phone's focus on communication rather than photography.
  • The battery capacity stands at 830mAh, supporting standard usage without fast charging or wireless options.
  • The software is unspecified, indicating a simple interface typical of its era, with no stereo speakers or headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options are limited, as it does not support 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC.
  • The overall build quality is solid, but it lacks water resistance features.
  • Special features are minimal, emphasizing its role as a basic mobile device.
  • The Nokia 8850 remains a nostalgic piece of technology with a focus on design and simplicity.

Specifications

General

Release Date1999
Announced1999
DescriptionN/A

Display

SizeN/A
TypeMonochrome graphic
Resolution5 lines
PPI5
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity830 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery (BLB-2)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions100 x 44 x 17 mm, 70 cc (3.94 x 1.73 x 0.67 in)
Weight91 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMetallic
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC
USBN/A
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A