I changed
my Nokia Lumia 1020 ”camera” phone for a new Nokia 8 Android. The Windows system
has de facto come to an end, and I used the phone only for its superb camera,
which I used on y field trips. However, it was time to change, and the new
Nokia 8 just looked right.
The Nokia 8
has great satellite navigation capabilities, GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, Galileo and
QZSS, all present systems can be used. I had to test several GPS applications
before I got the right one, showing all, e.g. GPS test by barbeauDev LINK.
The only problem with the Galileo GNSS seems to be that the system is not yet
complete yet. I live in northern Finland and I see only occasionally one to
five satellites. However, satellite fix and position accuracy seems to be much
better than with my Sony Xperia, elevation is much more accurate and stable, but
due to present winter temperatures, I have not made any real accuracy tests
outside. But, inside, and even in an
airplane the navigation works flawless.
Other
things I like are the clean Android, no “added” software reducing battery time,
clear screen, fingerprint screen lock, even a barometer, which you can use to
check elevation or changes in weather. Camera has the old renowned Zeiss
optics, 13 MP, and autofocus works with no problems (unlike my Sony). It has
also a fron and back camera which can be used simultaneously to take selfy and
landscape (although I do not know if I would use it). The price is really good,
around 400 €, with 64 GB memory, and real quality design that is good value.
