Friends+Design
- Clean, no-nonsense, stylish design - it fits with what Nokia stands for
- Build quality is top-notch too
- Pocket-friendly size and footprint
- Although its a solid all-rounder, the Nokia 8 lacks some cutting-edge features from high-end flagships in 2017 - like waterproofing or a bezel-less design
Display
- Beautiful display - one of the best IPS LCDs available - 700+ nits of brightness, deep blacks, excellent contrast, and AMOLED-like sunlight legibility - it's even better than the iPhone 7/7Plus's which are the benchmark for IPS displays
Software
- Purists will enjoy the mostly stock Android UI (and the promise of regular updates)
Performance
- The Snapdragon 835 offers chart-topping performance, doesn't get hot, and combined with a lightweight operating system - the Nokia 8 zips through any task you throw at it
Camera
- The cameras on the Nokia 8 are pretty good too - they get almost everything right - the image quality from the rear dual camera setup is good, the specs are as relevant as they can get, and the extra features are trendy yet not over the top - color, monochrome, daylight, or nighttime
- Usually good Portrait shots and Bokeh effects too - you can even adjust the effect's strength later on
- The Dual-Sight shots are nice too, and an interesting add-on
- The front camera is very good too, and among the best
- Video recording performance is good too, especially the audio part which is class-leading - any concert recorded with the 8 will be as compelling on video as on the venue itself
- With dual sight, you can also livestream on both cameras, which maybe a dream come true for many vloggers and avid social network users
- The cameras are good, but can sometimes be slow, and could also have been better in low light - Nokia 8's top competitor, the OnePlus 5 generally comes out a little ahead in the camera department
- 4K videos could have been sharper and better stabilized
Audio
- Audio output quality via both headphone jack, and speakers is good too
Battery
- Battery life is impressive too, and the phone will comfortably last the day even with heavy use
- Fast-charging support
More
- On the whole, the Nokia 8 is a revelation - HMD did the iconic brand justice by delivering on all promises - No rush to make up for the lost time - the Nokia 8 is methodical and confident, patient and prepared - and its packs a strong punch
