Nokia 808 PureView
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Nokia N8
#6681Category Breakdown
Nokia 808 PureView
Nokia N8
Performance
35.132.2
Camera
36.815.4
Display
75.175.1
Battery
14.012.3
Build
15.115.6
Connectivity
41.831.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.922.6
Summary
- The Nokia 808 PureView features a more robust build with a larger 4.0-inch AMOLED display compared to the 3.5-inch AMOLED screen of the Nokia N8, offering a similar resolution but with a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 808 is powered by a 1.3 GHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, while the N8 runs on a 680 MHz CPU with 256MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the 808.
- The camera on the 808 is significantly advanced with a 41 MP sensor, allowing for high-resolution photography and 1080p video recording, whereas the N8 has a 12 MP camera with 720p video capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the 808 is 1400 mAh, slightly higher than the N8's 1200 mAh, contributing to longer usage times.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the 808 utilizing Nokia Belle OS and the N8 initially on Symbian^3, which can be upgraded to a newer version.
- Overall, the 808 PureView offers superior specifications in build quality, performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 808 PureView
Nokia N8
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Also known as Nokia 808 PureView RM-807
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.3 GHz ARM 11
680 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Broadcom BCM2763
Broadcom BCM2727
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
41 MP (38 MP effective), f/2.4, 1/1.2", AF
12 MP, 1/1.83", AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, ND filter
Front Camera
VGA
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 4x lossless digital zoom
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
VGA@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BV-4D)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9 mm, 95.5 cc (4.88 x 2.37 x 0.55 in)
113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc (4.47 x 2.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
169 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Nokia Belle OS
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass