Within just a few days of release, the Nokia Lumia 800 has already attracted a fantastic amount of praise from some of the biggest names in the business. With reviewers around the world loudly pronouncing the Lumia as the best Windows Phone yet, we’ve brought together some of the best quotes and awards it has received so far.
Nokia Lumia 800: What the experts think
Nokia Lumia 800: More expert reviews!
The Guardian
“[The Nokia Lumia 800] is the best-looking phone [Nokia or Microsoft] has produced, and…it has the best user interface.”
The Telegraph
“What [the Nokia Lumia 800] does, simply, is to give Windows Phone the flagship hardware it [deserves].”
The Independent
“Well, the [Nokia Lumia 800] has arrived…and it’s amazing.”
Daily Mail
“The best part…is watching Apple fans try to catch a peek….”
Metro
“The success of [the Nokia Lumia 800] already appears to be a foregone conclusion….”
TechSpot
“There is, quite simply, no better Windows Phone smartphone on the market than the Nokia Lumia 800.”
Wired
“…the hot-looking Lumia 800 might actually be “the first real Windows Phone”.”
Engadget
“Nokia's Lumia 800 is a sophisticated and capable smartphone that melds its hardware beautifully with the Windows Phone OS.”
T3
“…[the Nokia Lumia 800] is one of, if not the, best Microsoft Windows 7.5 smartphones on the market.”
Stuff
“Not since the iPhone 4 have we been so impressed….”
TechRadar
“Right now, the problem we have is handing [the Nokia Lumia 800] back.”
Gizmodo UK
“…Nokia’s made one of the best Windows Phones available today.”
The Verge
“[The Nokia Lumia 800] is all about effortless simplicity for the user.”
CNET UK
“The Lumia 800 is a stylish looking handset and its build quality is also first-rate.”
Expert Reviews
“With the Lumia 800 Nokia has created a handset that's beautifully made and desirable.”
Pocket Lint
“…put against the latest batch of Windows Phone 7 devices out there, the Nokia Lumia 800…stands out the most.”
PC Pro
“[The Nokia Lumia 800] is a beautiful thing to behold, has a great camera for stills, and the preinstalled software is extremely slick....”
Recombu
“We’re really impressed with the Nokia Lumia 800, it’s the best Windows Phone…to date.”
IntoMobile
“The Lumia 800 is a great first step for the next generation of Nokia smartphones and it makes me very excited about what phones are to come….”
Ubergizmo
“The Lumia 800 has an excellent responsiveness to user interaction…this phone does exactly what it has been designed for.”
SlashGear
“A brilliant camera and compelling design, paired with a usable and clever platform….”
PopSci
“The Lumia 800 is the best Windows Phone I've ever used, and I've used most of them.”
Digital Spy
“Nokia's debut Windows Phone-powered handset is an impressive piece of kit….”
Know Your Mobile
“…there's no denying Nokia has crafted a fantastic handset….”
IT Pro
“The Nokia Lumia 800 is by far one of the best looking Windows Phone 7 smartphones we’ve seen so far….”
WPCentral
“…the Nokia Lumia 800 is a perfect handset for those who are…looking to upgrade.”
FoneArena
“…with the Lumia 800, Nokia has succeeded in crafting the sexiest smartphone to date.”
1800PocketPC
“…an attractive option if you’re a fan of Windows Phone and great design.”
Phone Arena
“The Nokia Lumia 800 sports a beautiful screen, slick design and promising OS only made more attractive by the inclusion of Nokia Maps, Drive and Music.”
And of course let’s not forget the fact that the Nokia Lumia 800 has been voted Mobile Phone of The Year at the What Mobile Awards 2011 in London, with What Mobile editor Richard Melville saying, “…the Lumia 800 feels like real innovation for smartphones and, importantly, one that's cool enough to attract everyone…."
Nokia Lumia 800: What the papers say!
Garnering such stunning praise in just as few short weeks, there’s no doubt that the Lumia 800 is by far the best Windows Phone you can buy and Nokia has created a stunning piece of kit. But what do you think of the first Nokia Windows Phone so far? Why not let us know in the Comments below.