Nokia 8 Review: Comeback is real

Nokia 8

RM 2299.00

8.8

Build Quality

9.0/10

Accessories

8.0/10

Audio

8.0/10

Display

8.5/10

Camera

8.5/10

Software & Features

9.0/10

Performance

9.5/10

Battery Life

9.0/10

Value

9.5/10

Pros

• Great build quality
• Great 5.3-inch 1440p IPS display
• Balanced rear and front camera quality
• Excellent performance
• Great battery life
• QuickCharge 3.0
• Pure Android experience
• Nokia OZO audio
• Excellent value

Cons

• IP54 splash resistant only
• Missing OIS for front camera
• Overly simplified camera app

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Final Words

The Nokia 8 caught me by surprise with all the amazing features and specifications at the affordable price tag of RM 2,299. I mean, seriously, there are a few important components that make a great smartphone that is worth buying –

• build quality
• performance
• display
• camera
• software experience
• battery life

From my perspective, the Nokia 8 has nailed every single one of them. When HMD Global announces that they will be selling this phone at RM 2,299, I’m like “Whoa, this phone is be selling like hotcakes”.