The Nokia N8, released in October 2010, had the best camera on any phone, a 12-megapixel sensor with a Carl Zeiss lens and HDMI output. It ran Symbian^3, which reviewers found dated next to iOS and Android, a verdict that foreshadowed Nokia's 2011 switch to Windows Phone.
- Maker
- Nokia
- Released
- October 2010
- Launch price
- About 370 euros before taxes
- Platform
- Symbian^3
Specifications
| Display | 3.5-inch AMOLED, 640 x 360 |
|---|---|
| Camera | 12 MP with Carl Zeiss lens and xenon flash, 720p video |
| Extras | HDMI out, FM transmitter, 16 GB storage |
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