Nokia's 808 PureView widely regarded as best cameraphone
It takes better photos than the Apple iPhone 4S/Samsung Galaxy S III, widely regarded as the best cameraphones in the market today. But the steep price and outdated Symbian operating system means that the 808 PureView will find few takers.
By ET Bureau | Updated:
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Having used the 808 PureView, we can verify that it takes better photos than the Apple iPhone 4S/Samsung Galaxy S III, widely regarded as the best cameraphones in the market today.
But we feel that the steep price and outdated Symbian operating system means that the 808 PureView will find few takers. Nokia should include PureView technology on Windows Phone to generate more interest.
SPECIFICATIONS
Display: 4-inch amoled
Processor: 1.3Ghz
OS: Symbian Belle
Storage: 16GB + microSD slot
Camera: 41MP rear, VGA front
Battery: 1400 mAh
Pros +
41MP camera sensor that provides 5MP images with far better detail than any other cameraphone using PureView technology 4-inch amoled capacitive touchscreen display with excellent viewing angles, good touch response and sunlight legibility Digital Dolby Plus audio enhancement provides theatre like 5.1 surround sound output over headphone for audio
Having used the 808 PureView, we can verify that it takes better photos than the Apple iPhone 4S/Samsung Galaxy S III, widely regarded as the best cameraphones in the market today.
But we feel that the steep price and outdated Symbian operating system means that the 808 PureView will find few takers. Nokia should include PureView technology on Windows Phone to generate more interest.
SPECIFICATIONS
Display: 4-inch amoled
Processor: 1.3Ghz
OS: Symbian Belle
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Weight: 169 grams Storage: 16GB + microSD slot
Camera: 41MP rear, VGA front
Battery: 1400 mAh
Pros +
41MP camera sensor that provides 5MP images with far better detail than any other cameraphone using PureView technology 4-inch amoled capacitive touchscreen display with excellent viewing angles, good touch response and sunlight legibility Digital Dolby Plus audio enhancement provides theatre like 5.1 surround sound output over headphone for audio
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Cons -
Outdated Symbian Belle operating system that is slowly dying in comparison to iOS, Android & Windows Phone 13.9mm thick (17.95mm at camera module), 169 grams weight, protruding camera module makes the phone bulky to carry around Outdated hardware with single core processor. The competition now offers dual core processors at the same price
Also consider:
Samsung Galaxy SII
Price: Rs 28,740
Has an excellent 8MP camera, 4.3-inch super amoled plus display, 1.2 Ghz dual core processor and comes with Android 4.0.
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Sony Xperia S
Price: Rs 32,549
Has a 4.3-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixel) display, great 12MP camera and runs Android 2.3 on a 1.5Ghz dual core processor.
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