Nokia 8 Smartphone Review: World-first In Enabling Dual-Sight Video

Nokia has launched their new flagship smartphone – the Nokia 8. And we’ve been checking out some of it’s incredible new features – of particular note is its video filming capabilities. 

Dual-Sight camera and video mode

The Nokia 8 introduces a world-first in enabling Dual-Sight video to be live streamed natively and in real-time to social feeds such as Facebook and YouTube. Dual-Sight simultaneously harnesses both the front and rear cameras in a split screen visual for both photos and videos. With just one touch, this live stream capability gives more immersive experiences for those who love to create and share special memories.

Nokia OZO Audio

Nokia 8 is also the first smartphone to feature Nokia OZO Audio, placing exclusive Hollywood technology in the palm of your hand. OZO spatial 360° audio brings a fully immersive audio experience to your 4K video. Leading-edge 360°audio capture ensures the playback lets you truly relive the moment so your memories never fade.

Other features

• Craftsmanship and design: With a body that is 4.6mm thin at the edge and just 7.3mm slim on average, the Nokia 8’s seamless unibody is precision milled from a single block of 6000 series aluminium and its pure design has been refined through a 40-stage process of machining, anodising and polishing.
• Innovation and software: Powered by the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 835 Mobile Platform, Nokia 8 doesn’t compromise on performance. To keep the device working harder for longer, a full-length graphite shielded copper cooling pipe that dissipates the heat generated by the high performing system across the full length and breadth of the handset
• Always pure Android: Nokia smartphones always offer a pure Android experience, with no unnecessary apps slowing down the performance of your device.

Key Specs

• Size and Weight: 151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9mm, 160g
• Screen: 2K screen, 5.3 inch
• Battery: 3090 mAh
• Camera: 13MP back and front
• Storage: 64GB internal memory, micro SD up to 256GB.
• Operating System: Android™ version 7.1.1. (Nougat)

Availability Nokia 8 is available for RRP $899 at JB Hi Fi and Harvey Norman.