Nokia 8800 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Mobile phone companies have launched elegant and sophisticated-looking phones in an attempt to woo users to show off their mobile devices instead of placing it inside their pockets. The 8800 Sapphire Arte phone from Nokia certainly looks the part, but ...

Pros: Construction ; Good sliding mechanism ; Simple menu ; Comes with carrying case and Bluetooth headset

Cons: 1GB of memory may not be enough ; No built-in Wi-Fi ; Proprietary charging/docking ports ; No memory card slot ; Expensive

Verdict: A slider phone that costs an arm and a leg. Page: 1 2 3 4 [5]

Review summary: The Nokia 8800 Arte is a promising model from the 8800 series. The device has a stylish, classical appearance and offers original extras such as the possibility to soothe the alarm by turning the telephone face down. You can collect all your favourite ...

Review summary: If you're looking for elegance and class then look no further than the Nokia 800 Sapphire Arte. This handset offers an extensive variety of features that include a 3.2 mega-pixel camera and a video recorder with some amazing imaging features. There is ...

Review summary: THE Nokia 8800 Arte is a stunning handset visually, however you don't get much bang for your buck.

Pros: Stylish design, superb build quality, included Bluetooth headset

Cons: Price, no memory card slot, controls, no extensive features list

Verdict: The 8800 Arte is a stunning handset to look at, but its exuberant price means you don't get much bang for your buck.

Review summary: The premium Nokia 8800 Arte exudes classy, minimalist style

Pros: High quality design and build ; Heavyweight metal and glass construction ; 3.2-megapixel camera ; 1GB internal storage ; 3G connectivity ; Luxury package includes sleek Bluetooth earpiece, desk stand and leather pouch

Cons: High price ; No memory card expansion support ; No Wi-Fi ; Heavyweight build = heavy in pocket ; Camera lacks flash ; Mid-tier features on high-end phone

Verdict: Build quality and design apart, there is little under the bonnet that would seriously justify forking out so much cash for this phone when cheaper Nokia models can do similar stuff just as well. Nokia's latest Nseries models offer far more features, ...