Nokia·Premium · Released Aug 2017
Nokia 8
HMD Global’s first Nokia flagship — Zeiss + bothie.
60/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
€599
Color · Polished Blue
Display
5.3" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
dual 13 MP
Battery
3,090 mAh
Weight
160 g
AI Snapshot
HMD’s first real attempt at reviving Nokia.
Nokia 8 brought clean Android and Zeiss optics back to the Nokia brand. Sales were modest but it set the template for future Nokias.
Subscores · 0–100
Display70
Camera64
Performance70
Battery60
Build78
Value64
- Zeiss lens branding revived.
- Stock Android via Android One.
- Aluminium unibody.
- Bothie mode novelty.
Full specifications
Type
IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
5.3 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px
Main
13 MP, f/2.0 Zeiss, OIS
Mono
13 MP
Selfie
13 MP
Bothie
Dual front + back simultaneously
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -87.7%
This
200,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -83.4%
This
480
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -79.0%
This
1,700
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -91.9%
This
5.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Nokia 8 released?
The Nokia 8 was released in Aug 2017.
What is the Nokia 8 screen size and type?
The Nokia 8 has a 5.3" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Nokia 8 use?
The Nokia 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nokia 8 have?
The Nokia 8 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nokia 8 battery capacity?
The Nokia 8 has a 3,090 mAh battery.
What is the Nokia 8 main camera?
The Nokia 8 has a dual 13 MP main camera.
Does the Nokia 8 have 5G?
The Nokia 8 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Nokia 8 waterproof?
The Nokia 8 is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance.