With the Nokia N8 still comfortably holding its title as the world’s best camera-phone, thanks to its stunning 12-Megapixel sensor and Carl Zeiss lens, we thought we’d see how its prices compare to the Samsung Galaxy S2, if you choose to buy the handsets SIM-free.
Nokia N8 vs. Apple iPhone 4S: Best SIM-free deals
With its gorgeous anodised aluminium design, feature-packed specification and world-beating camera, the Nokia N8 is as stunning a smartphone today as it was when it was first released more than a year ago. And with prices now more affordable than ever, there’s never been a better time to enjoy all that this fantastic Symbian smartphone has to offer.
With big-name rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 sharing the limelight, we thought we’d take a look at exactly how much each of these handsets cost if you buy them SIM-free, to help you decide which offers the best value for money. With the Nokia N8 proving by far the best bargain when we compared it to the Apple iPhone 4S, we were very keen to see how prices compared to the Android-sporting Galaxy S2.
Our first stop was The Carphone Warehouse. A quick search for the Nokia N8 and Samsung Galaxy S2 showed that the N8 could be snagged for an incredibly affordable £339.95 in a choice of black or silver. In contrast, picking up a Galaxy S2 in black or white will set you back £519 – a whopping £179 more than it’ll cost you to take the Nokia N8 home with you.
The next port of call was Expansys.com, where we found prices went up ever so slightly for the Nokia N8 and down a little bit for the Samsung Galaxy S2; although there was still a great deal of difference in just how much you can expect to pay. While a SIM-free Galaxy S2 will cost you £409.99 from Play, you can snap up the Nokia N8 for just £334.99, bagging yourself the world’s greatest camera-phone for a truly bargain price.
Then we stopped by Amazon.co.uk. Known for offering some of the lowest prices for SIM-free handsets, we expected to find some great deals and we certainly weren’t disappointed. While the Samsung Galaxy S2 will cost you £394.99 SIM-free, you can pick up the Nokia N8 for an unbeatable £289.99 from Amazon, making it easier than ever to enjoy all that the world’s best camera-phone has to offer.
Wherever you choose to buy it, the Nokia N8 has never been so affordable and it’s easy to bring home this stylish, feature-packed Symbian smartphone. With the holiday season nearly upon us, you could even pick up the N8 for the budding photographers in your family and then pocket the change to buy them an extra present or even treat yourself this Christmas.
Have these low prices convinced you to pick up a Nokia N8 this Christmas, or are you already a satisfied N8 user with your own stories to share about why it’s such a stunning smartphone? Why not let us know in the Comments below.