Nokia 8 Sirocco | The Misunderstood Flagship

In this video I take a look at Nokia's most misunderstood flagship device, the Nokia 8 Sirocco. This is a review of the device in 2020, covering its flaws and strength, what made it very special to me, and why it did not manage to have a big impact. Enjoy!

The video also shows off what the camera is capable.

The Nokia 8 SIrocco was released in April 2018, arriving fashionably late. The Sirocco name carries a very heavy legacy.

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[AbdullaZaki]

What was your experience with the Nokia 8 Sirocco?

[ssavage]

Using nokia 8 sirocco from 2+ years now... nothing compares to the design on this ...nokia nailed the design element ❤

[SirFaceFone]

Biggest problems it had imo is
1. While it did have curved edges like Samsung's, it was mostly useless as stock Android didn't have the proper features to make use of the (somewhat uncomfortable) curvature. It was just... there.
2. We shouldn't have to use Google Camera just to make above-average shots on a Nokia flagship. They're slowly improving in this field, but it's still nowhere near Lumia-levels 3 years later.

And yeah, HMD *doesn't have a clue* about marketing besides milking the Nokia nostalgia, the lack of communication isn't helping them either. All of these is why they've been falling globally the past few years.

[prashantnaik]

I am using nokia 8 Sirocco since oct 2019. I was so amazed by its design that i could not resist not to buy it. I got a very good deal of 20999 rupees only for brand new piece. Which translates to only 285$. You correctly said, it's a jewelry not just a phone. Despite having flaws i am still very satisfied with nokia 8 Sirocco. When i went to purchase case for it, seller also asked me about this phone and looked it with amaze.

[MohammadMabbas]

You Deserve 1 Million Subscribers like MrMobile

[lawrencejb]

Nokia 9 sirocco " Count me in too"🙂👍

[sanchitvarma]

I got my Nokia 8 sirocco just yesterday and the timing of this video couldn't be more perfect.
Possibly one of the last compact Android flagships - this phone is a gem.

[magmakes]

I love your videos from india...and big fan of nokia old phones...

[ObsessedWithHB.]

Spot on. My thoughts exactly.
I've been using Sirocco for more than 18 months now and I am not planning to change it as long as it works - so at least for the next 2 years to come.
It looks like a mysterious black jewel, the performance is good and the size is perfect. Simply outstanding.

[johan]

I Have one and it has worked well and ben fast enough for my usage. It has even survived being driven over by a scooter but barley glass broken but still works so now waiting for a 8, 5G.. that I have ordered.

[AbdulRahmannamhar]

You are doing an excellent job. Hope you will soon reach 1 million subscribers.

[Fayrbrant]

Hands down the best feeling phone I've ever tried! The size and thickness made it felt like a passport of some sort, which is pretty cool IMO. The stainless chassis also feel very good in hand. Vibration motor was tactile and concise, which is rare even on flagship devices (the only android with better motor I think are the Pixels). Camera too, are flawless IMO. SD835 while a year old during its launch, is still pretty capable and I found no issue with performance.

If anything, the things I dislike were thermal design. I feel like the phone runs really hot, especially when charging.

Too bad people bash the specs for being "good enough" phone instead of full flagship before they even try handling the phone themselves.
Without the spec sheet, I'd say this phone feels a lot more expensive than Galaxy S9 and/or Huawei P20 Pro (which people fanboy real bad back then)

Thanks for the vid Mr. Nokia! ^^b

[maniwestt]

Just bought mine for 160€. New (not second hand). I come from a Huawei P Smart pro 2019. I know it's a 2018 device and Nokia doesn't update this anymore, but I love this phone, and Huawei doesn't update my older phone neither... For me, it is a worth without a doubt. I hope it lasts for at least 2 years. Absolutely in love with this phone, it's my favorite one, way more than all Huawei, Xiaomi and iPhones I've had. Salute, my brother and congrats for your channel. Big huge from Spain 🇪🇸❤️

[robert-lcpy]

I have been using Nokia 8 Sirocco for 1 year .. I am really happy😌 with it especially the speed and screen.😍

[saikiran-vwux]

Nokia 8 Sirocco and ratio

You just spoke whatever there is in my mind about this phone. I guess every Sirocco user can relate to your video and you must try ratio launcher with this....❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Pru]

I loved your analysis, deep routed thinking and analysis about failure. I have subscribed you! :)

[RakibulIslam-lunb]

Bro they should hire you as a Nokia's marketing manager wallahi!! Great video 👍👏

[kaanchankadam]

Watching on my Nokia 8 Sirocco. Its an incredible device from Nokia. Its already 2+ years and still working like a champ...

[cristianmihaescu]

Congrats on the video! My wife has for 1, 5 years a Nokia 8 Scirocco and she's very pleased with it! Even without the Google camera apk is still a very good phone! I myself I'm using the Nokia 7 Plus and I'm keeping it! Nokia fans for life!!!

[Alfredul]

This Nokia Sirocco was a very good phone, what happened, perhaps, Nokia itself did not give as much importance as it should have given it. That happens, usually when a company has too many telephones in its catalog to offer to its public. I have always trusted them as smartphone manufacturers, so much so that in the past I had the Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic, an excellent device and in addition to Symbian, as an OS, it was very friendly and somewhat customizable, that's why my arrival on Android was not so difficult, since it came from an OS with those characteristics. I just hope that Nokia gets very serious about promoting its devices a little more and reach many more countries. IMHO!😉👌🏻📱