Nokia 8 is one of the most popular flagship of Nokia this year. HMD has recently announced that this Nokia has already received an update in the operating system. Let’s see what is new with this beast!

Nokia 8 starts getting Android Oreo (8.0)

One of the ways for Nokia to differentiate itself in the phone market is quick Android updates. Oreo beta test for Nokia 8 started last month, and now the final version has arrived. HMD is reviewing the update, and the betas for Nokia 6 and 5 would begin soon. Android 8.0 Oreo update comes with several new features including a Picture-in-picture mode for easy multi-tasking. Moreover, there is Android Instant Apps which ensures that users don’t need to download certain apps. Other features include Auto-fill passwords for users

Nokia 8 flagship is the first high-end premium smartphone of the HMD Global. For Nokia 8 specs, this beast features a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display, graced by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass and 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution.  Besides that, this flagship runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, now upgraded to Android 8.0 (Oreo). Moreover, this beast takes power from an Octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB RAM. Additionally, there is a 64GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Regarding photography features, the Nokia camera system consists of dual camera setup at the back. This rear snapper includes a 13MP color sensor with OIS and a 13MP monochrome sensor. Moreover, there is a 13MP front shooter with an aperture f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, 1.12 µm pixel size, 2160p. When it comes to the energy box, this smartphone offers a non-removable Li-Ion 3090 mAh battery.

Nokia 8 price and availability

Now Nokia 8 is available in 4 variants: Polished Blue, Tempered Blue, Steel and Polished Copper. For Nokia 8 price, it costs around Rs 36,999 ~ $573. This Nokia beast is a good option for your pre-Christmas spending with nice specs and reasonable price.