ProductCritic: Nokia 8801 Reviews

MoBique (80)

For a phone that’s clearly in its own class, and being Nokia’s best premium phone so far, I suppose the bigger-than-expected price tag would be well worth it. Remember, you’re not buying technology – but also Nokia’s latest piece of fine art.

Info Sync (74)

There’s no doubt that the Nokia 8801 is one of the most elegant handsets we’ve ever tested, and we love its impressive syncing options, robust music player and bright display. But this stainless-steel gem is starting to show its age, especially when it comes to its sub-par camera and missing memory expansion, and it’s saddled with a staggering price tag and poor battery life.

PC World (72)

This phone is like an expensive gold watch: A cheap digital watch will tell you the time, but not with the same class. If you’re buying this phone solely for its looks, you’ll likely enjoy it. But if you’re in the market for a more affordable device, you’ll find many that work just as well as the pricey 8801 does.

Globe & Mail (70)

Sure, as one fellow who test-drove the phone put it, this could be the most money you mindlessly blew on a piece of stainless steel since you bought that DeLorean. But it sure feels nice.

Laptop Magazine (70)

Despite all of our comparisons to the most popular clamshell on the planet, the Nokia 8801 is in a league of its own because of its price tag. The handset’s exquisite design simultaneously brings the buzz back to Nokia while reeking of pretension. We’re assuming potential owners of the 8801 wouldn’t have it any other way.

CNET (66)

The Nokia 8800’s flawed design and short battery life mar an otherwise beautiful and feature-packed phone.

phoneArena.com (60)

The difference between both is the RAZR is designed to be a high-end mass model, while the 8800 emphasized uniqueness and prestige. Unfortunately, besides the design, the 8800 does not offer anything more then a regular mid-range phone.

PC Mag (50)

Made from top-quality materials, the Nokia 8801 feels like a luxury item. But its high price and relatively thin set of features (groundbreaking stereo Bluetooth music playback notwithstanding) prevent it from being the RAZR-killer it could be.

Business Week (30)

The cell-phone maker’s fashion-forward new model isn’t as user-friendly as the price tag might lead one to expect.