Nokia 8 Sirocco

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is the premium version of the Nokia 8. The screen is larger but the body is (considerably) smaller. More premium materials have been used, there are more cameras, it runs Android One with regular updates, is waterproof and can be charged wirelessly. But wait there's more!

Most premium Android One phone ever

Perhaps the shortest summary of the 8 Sirocco is that it is the most premium Android One phone of 2018. With Android One you get a pure Android experience without unnecessary apps and with monthly security updates and at least 2 Android updates. The result is a safe and fresh phone which is always convenient for a phone of this amount. The premium look is mainly due to the rounded screen that we know from Samsung's Galaxy edge models. The frame consists of stainless steel, while the front glass consists of Gorilla Glass 5. Everything is so tightly assembled that the Nokia 8 Sirocco Limited Edition is water and dust resistant (IP67).

Double camera with bright Zeiss lens

On the back we find a double camera with 12 megapixel wide-screen lens and 13 megapixel telephoto zoom lens. This allows you to bring images up to 2x optically closer, without loss of quality as with regular digital zooming. The lenses come from Zeiss, which guarantees quality. The speed is provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. This mobile processor combined with 6 GB of LPPDDR 4X RAM memory for enough power to quickly open apps and switch between open apps. The storage memory is 128 GB and thanks to the UFS 2.1 technology very fast. With 3260 mAh, the battery is big enough for a day's use and is half charged after just 30 minutes of charging. It can also be charged wirelessly via a separately available Qi-compatible charger.

Main Nokia 8 Sirocco specifications

• Large 5,5 inch P-OLED display with sharp Quad HD resolution
• 12 + 13-megapixel rear camera for 2x optical zoom
• Waterproof and dustproof IP67 housing
• Self camera with 5 megapixel sensor and screen flash
• Octa-core processor (Snapdragon 835) at up to 2,36 GHz + 6GB RAM memory
• 128GB built-in storage
• Support for 4G internet LTE
• Android One with regular updates
• Recharge wirelessly (Qi)

High quality sound with video

Nokia has always been known for its good video qualities. This Nokia 8 Sirocco does not disappoint. And not so much for its good images, but for its sound. There are 3 different microphones available to record 24-bit sound up to a maximum of 132 decibels. If you make a movie of a music concert then sound is not distorted. This way you experience it afterwards as if you were there again.

Pro and cons Nokia 8 Sirocco

• Premium look
• Regular Android updates
• Lots of storage
• Waterproof and wireless charging

• Price actually just a little too high