Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte review

Network and connections

Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte is a cell phone dedicated to business users as well as private ones, thanks to its connection resources. The new cell phone is a Dual Mode device, capable of automatically switching from the UMTS network to the GSM one, and vice versa, in order to make the most of the line's data transfer capabilities (also thanks to EDGE and GPRS support). Being a Tri-band device, it can operate on the GSM frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. The USB interfaces and the Bluetooth wireless connections make this product highly versatile, while the Wap browser should not be forgotten.

Design and features

Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte offers the quality and attention to detail that have always distinguished the Finnish company's products. Furthermore, it can boast an elegant design, of the sliding type, with a very thin and light structure. The thickness is just 14.6 mm while the weight, including the battery, is a full 150 grams. As for the colors, a Brown with silver inserts is expected to be available. The antenna is of the integrated type and the package includes a case, a USB cable and a headset.

Main features

The features of Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte cover a wide range of possibilities. These include sending and managing Sms, Ems, Mms and E-mail messages, with the addition of video message support and the T9 predictive text system. The available memory, moreover, is a full 1 GB, although not expandable via MicroSD cards. Very good, finally, is the 16 million color OLED display with a 2 inch diagonal, as is the integrated battery, capable of providing continuous and reliable power and 300 hours of standby autonomy.

Entertainment and multimedia

The 8800 Sapphire Arte cell phone does not have an integrated FM radio. The device does, however, offer a good MP3 music file player. The integrated Java technology, moreover, allows the installation of numerous compatible games and applications. Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte is also equipped with two digital cameras. The main one has a 3.2 Megapixel sensor, capable of capturing perfectly sharp and detailed images (2048x1536 pixels). The resolution of the internal video camera is instead lower, as it is specifically designed for video calls.