Nokia 808 PureView blind test: The sum of all pixels

14 June 2012
The Nokia 808 PureView has finally landed in swirling storms of hype. And of course, it wasn't given a chance to catch a breath. We didn't meet it empty-handed either. We had a finger on the shutter of some mean cameraphones and an EVIL digicam...

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  • AnonD-51996
  • 0TF
  • 20 Jun 2012

I don't know why is everybody saying that 808 isn't good at low light... It should be even better compared to others, but in 5MP PV mode and not in full res. The real advantage of PV technology is in low light where the big size of an individual pixel is very big, more than 4 microns.

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    • Anonymous
    • uZa
    • 20 Jun 2012

    AnonD-58151, 20 Jun 2012why is it that every samsung fan is making the fuss about t... moreI think now time to compare camera test s3 vs pureview 808 for shut the mouth of trolls.
    s3 will go in trash

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      • eric santos
      • thc
      • 20 Jun 2012

      I thought F is the pureview, i like the F instead, next the E. great review!

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        • AnonD-58511
        • 7qy
        • 20 Jun 2012

        deni, 20 Jun 2012Samsung's image of the building looks like after a nuclear ... moreObviously man.... Its galaxy s3 n not galaxy s808. Wait for "JUST" 806 years. When samsung will release s809 (after 806 years) it'll beat nokia 808. ROFL..... :P

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          • fun9
          • vfx
          • 20 Jun 2012

          make it 13.000 comment with mine

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            • Anonymous
            • 0@d
            • 20 Jun 2012

            Hey, 20 Jun 2012HTC One X - amazing camera authentic sound Yes, the phone makes sounds just like a real camera, amazing accomplishment.

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              • Mr. Wild
              • uWG
              • 20 Jun 2012

              I think E is the best.

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                • Anonymous
                • 0@d
                • 20 Jun 2012

                AnonD-44714, 20 Jun 2012can you provide us a link. If 808 doesn't look good in l... moreNokia 808 PureView Better than Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
                Low-light performance!!

                http://asia.cnet.com/shootout-nokia-808-pureview-vs-panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx5-62216561.htm

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                  • deni
                  • 0@d
                  • 20 Jun 2012

                  Samsung's image of the building looks like after a nuclear bomb.

                  http://www.flickr.com/photos/77173783@N00/7352044206/

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                    • AnonD-58151
                    • rKc
                    • 20 Jun 2012

                    why is it that every samsung fan is making the fuss about the picture quality of 808 in low light condition !!!
                    alright bring in the sg3. lets compare.

                    a reminder to all......
                    NOKIA PUREVIEW 808 IS A PHONE.

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                      • fun9
                      • vfx
                      • 20 Jun 2012

                      with 1.290 comments, Nokia 808pv really a hot items n it is a cool items too. 41 mpxl, no doubt! Monster shooter! Goodluck 808pv, the last n long last!

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                        • Mian Jee
                        • PAm
                        • 20 Jun 2012

                        B is best one.

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                          • Pinky
                          • 85H
                          • 20 Jun 2012

                          I think the Nokia 808 Pureview is F in all the photos.

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                            • Pravara
                            • A9k
                            • 20 Jun 2012

                            Much disappointed with HTC's performance here.HTC please concentrate on camera segment on your mobiles atleast from now onwards.

                            btw well done Nokia for a great mobile, which even competes with Canon and Olympus DSLRs. Great hardwork. Keep it up and you will be the No1 again for sure.

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                              • Hey
                              • 2SM
                              • 20 Jun 2012

                              HTC One X - amazing camera authentic sound

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                                • gjmdg
                                • 9GH
                                • 20 Jun 2012

                                Lol,pureview is just great!

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                                  • AnonD-5465
                                  • fm4
                                  • 20 Jun 2012

                                  AnonD-44714, 20 Jun 2012can you provide us a link. If 808 doesn't look good in l... moreLong Exposure up to 3seconds with 808 +All night photos of the Pureview i could take
                                  Want the perfection see the purity
                                  http://www.flickr.com/photos/77173783@N00/sets/72157630130474792/

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 0CA
                                    • 20 Jun 2012

                                    The Nokia 808 is appealing to me. I do prefer Android or iOS but my usage has changed. I own a 7" tablet that covers most of my "smartphone" needs. It comes with me to most places in my large jacket pockets. I will only need a decent phone, with good satnav, wifi hotspot and a fantastic camera.

                                    I can see the 808PV appealing to many who just don't want "jack of all trades and master of none" which I do think applies to Android phones a lot. The phones are good in many areas but not great or perfect. iPhone/iOS does has a few great/perfect features but the major downer it is heavily restricted with their walled garden approach.

                                    The 808PV camera is the Master!

                                    BTW I own an iPhone 4S and Samsung GS2 both will go on sale if I end up with the 808PV.

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                                      • zebarnabe
                                      • pXK
                                      • 20 Jun 2012

                                      AnonD-538, 19 Jun 2012Broad daylight? Let's see comparison shots in LOW LIGHT wit... moreLow light, high iso and 'zoomed' a bit... talking in 35mm film equivalent focal length - FOV relation:
                                      40mm eq. for street shooting becomes a 16MP crop
                                      50mm eq. for a 'natural' view is a 10MP crop something like 75mm equivalent for portrait shots is just 4.6MP...

                                      To be fair, a pixel level it should perform like a compact camera (acceptable ISO400, useable ISO800), while when using oversampling (wide angle) it should perform a bit better (while detail resolve should be top notch in ideal light conditions).

                                      However you can buy a good travel zoom camera for 200$ and a better spec'ed phone for another 200$, thus making the 700$ of the 808 a scary tag... However it is all in one package.

                                      Symbian is sadly dead, even though it is by far the most efficient mobile OS...

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                                        • AnonD-44714
                                        • v0q
                                        • 20 Jun 2012

                                        AnonD-538, 19 Jun 2012Broad daylight? Let's see comparison shots in LOW LIGHT wit... morecan you provide us a link.

                                        If 808 doesn't look good in low light... i doubt any other camera phone would.

                                        unless it's against DSLR.

                                        808 and DSLR are different animals in low light.

                                        under perfect conditions 808 and any other phonecamera are years of development apart...maybe 10 years..

                                        by that time Nokia has an even more monstrous camera phone regardless of it's OS