Nokia 800 Tough - user opinions and reviews
- Hans
- Mnk
The software is an ultimate disaster. It switches off by itself (though the device is fully charged) unexpectedly for no apparent reason (causing important incoming calls unanswered on a number of occasions). Looking for a contact in the Contacts search box is an ordeal due to very slow response time to keys.
- Nokia 800 user
- M@Z
Nokia x200 user, 01 Nov 2021Actually i was thinking to buy the newer small nokia phone that has 4g comunication. You should really think if you need KaiOS crap. Better go with simple os phones. It's not that Nokia anymore, it's better to buy 33010 the old one from those days if you want to detox or just have a pure communication!
- Nokia 800 user
- M@Z
Tan, 16 Nov 2021Why not buy 3310 3G? no facebook etcMuch appreciated for the advice. I have bought something similar to this: https://www.gsmarena.com/ulefone_armor_mini_2-10702.php
Works prefectly, no lags. I was just trying for couple of days to see if I was wrong about Nokia 800, but after alarm was not working AGAIN this morning, I threw it out of the window... literary I mean :) You know when the alarm started to work? When "woke" up the phone and pressed the buttons. I think alarm was stuck :D Seriously, this has been before.
But, anyways, the story is that this is a 100 EUR crap I bought to have it with me when I am kayaking with my son or hiking in the hills. Nah... thanks, but I go with simple and fast solution that I bought. Sorry guys, I am just complaining here... But I want to tell this so you others do not fall for that marketing trick that this is the most durable and best "dumbphone" ever. Stop being a marketing product, if you buy it and want to try, buy online, so you can return it!
May the force be with you!
- Tan
- KLS
Nokia 800 user, 13 Nov 2021The phone is crap. Seriously. Better buy something that has a simple OS, not bloated with Goog... moreWhy not buy 3310 3G? no facebook etc
- Nokia 800 user
- M@Z
The phone is crap. Seriously. Better buy something that has a simple OS, not bloated with Google crap. Ask yourself "Why I am downgrading to a dumbphone with Facebook, Whatsapp, Google, YouTube?". I was looking for a purity, I bought, but... men... there are bugs all over the place, phone is restarting once in a while and glitching, navigating through functions is laggy and delayed, to write an sms is a nightmare, just to get to writing, you need to expect lagging menu, delays in getting contact from a contact book etc. Seriously, do not go into the trap of people telling that this is the minimalist, detox blah blah phone. It sucks!
- Nokia x200 user
- r3H
Anonymous, 03 Oct 2021To anybody thinking of buying a new nokia feature phone in 2021,dont bother there all crap,if ... moreActually i was thinking to buy the newer small nokia phone that has 4g comunication.
- Anonymous
- HXa
To anybody thinking of buying a new nokia feature phone in 2021,dont bother there all crap,if you want a feature phone,you can buy nokia's great s40 os 208 301 or 515 phones at Ali express there 3g and rebuilt but much better than there new 4g nokia by name only phones.
- tinman
- StU
Anonymous, 15 Sep 2021Found a good use for my Nokia tough, it is now used as a great door stop,as my door has no loc... moregreat idea for the nokia 800 my lasted 7 days looked great but what a piece of crap.
- Anonymous
- vag
Found a good use for my Nokia tough, it is now used as a great door stop,as my door has no lock, I shave it under the gap it fits lovely, stop's my 5 yo coming in when i have a nap in the daytime, so thank you Nokia for such a useful handy tough phone, many regards from a happy Nokia customer.
- unhappy with nokia
- MIL
Bought it 18 months ago, barely ever used for internet tethering as it can not really deliver 4G.
Getting the right number is difficult. Sometimes the buttons give 2 or 3 numbers when pressing just once, sometimes there is no reaction. Already got PIN locked once because of this.
Worse is the battery, though: It is dead. Leave it overnight on flight mode, fully charged... in the morning there is the "low battery" sign.
Really CRAP.
Not sure if the battery problem is because of crappy battery or software keeping it "working", I dont think I am ever again getting a nokia. After all these years. Now let's see the non-smartphone alternatives. Or smart with buttons.
- chris
- nHC
AnonD-990549, 23 Jul 2021Need a phone for text messages. But I don't like to type on the peace of glass. . Soo N... moreif you read the /r/KaiOS on Reddit , there are reports that KaiOS supports only 50 messages , the platform IS BUGGY and Nokia/KaiosTECH not interested to fix the bugs, read the posts on /r/KaiOS to educate yourselves
- AnonD-990549
- gyX
Need a phone for text messages. But I don't like to type on the peace of glass. .
Soo
Need phone with largest SMS capacity and for long use.
.
Can someone help me.
How many SMS capacity of this phone?
And
Can this phone is good for texting?
- no nokia
- StU
tinman, 20 Jul 2021I ordered my nokia 800 tough on 18/06/21 it arrived on 21/06/21 stopped working on 28/06/21 it... moreWhat happened was hmd global home of nokia rubbish service .
- tinman
- StU
I ordered my nokia 800 tough on 18/06/21 it arrived on 21/06/21 stopped working on 28/06/21 it just died unable to turn it on .I sent it back on 29/06/21 to hungary 1400 miles from essex very eco friendly . Customer care told me i would get a full refund on 2/07/21 i,ve sent loads of email and still no refund they are customer care for hell .Nokia were such a great company how and when did they turn to rubbish. I think if anybody still wants to buy a nokia phone don,t buy from the nokia site go to a big high street retailer they will treat you better.
- tinman
- StU
i purchased the nokia 800 tough on line from nokia 1 week of use the phone crashed and unable to turn it on. Contact them online ive sent it to hungary for repair or replacement.
- Schermann
- H3C
I have this phone because it's a dumb phone and no one wants to steal it! The battery lasts about 3 weeks on standby and after 5-6 hours of yak-yak the batt was over 60% from full. Text is like old phones so keep it simple. But the best thing is the voice audio quality, it's such a pleasure to listen to and the external speaker works very well! Also the the voice input mic on handsfree lets you move quite a way away and still be heard by your friend leaning on your every word! It's a great phone at being a phone, everything else is BLING! Like all Nokia's the camera is 'rubbish'! Only good for recording car number plates that park next to you in car parks so you have some to blame to the cops afterwards. Also is so beautiful to touch, hold and listen to... despite it's blackness! Just get it and decide afterwards if you don't like it. I bought two because they are tough, cheap and reliable and they do phone calls really well, the ipad does the rest!
- Anonymous
- NHs
I would really like to know how the Nokia 800 performs in terms of signal strenght. I need a phone that can hold a phone call without breaking up. The signal strenght must be good quality.
- Anonymous
- NHs
R.Dieter, 21 Feb 2021This phone is the closest to what i want, but still sooo far. I like the ruggedness. ... moreI must say, you are quite right about the C-type cable, it is so much better!
- SP
- uKd
I had two(original and replacement) of these die on me after tethering them to my PC for internet use. Not sure if anyone else has had the same experience.
I really wanted to like this phone.
- R.Dieter
- nbg
This phone is the closest to what i want, but still sooo far.
I like the ruggedness.
Hotspot availability is super useful.
Dear Nokia, when you come out with the next feature phone, get some basics right and don't burden the environment:
USB-C !
The screen needs to be sunlight readable.
Back in the day screens were monochrome and the time was always on.
And how is LAG even slightly accepted these days??
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