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Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Nokia 8 Sirocco

Released: 2018, February 25Price: About 1010 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, April 23

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~81.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandNokia
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), stainless steel frame
ModelNokia 8 Sirocco
PriceAbout 1010 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack
ModelsTA-1005
SAR EU0.59 W/kg (head) 1.54 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, April 23
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.745 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC4, Wireless (Qi)
FeaturesZeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, February 25
Stand-byUp to 495 h (3G)
Announced2018, February 25
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 22 h (3G)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions140.9 x 73 x 7.5 mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Music playUp to 11 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 83dB / Noise 76dB / Ring 80dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 209577 (v7), GeekBench: 6725 (v4.4), GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -90.1dB / Crosstalk -88.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 77h

Nokia 8 Sirocco Overview

About Nokia 8 Sirocco Nokia 8 Sirocco is another flagship from Nokia's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Nokia 8 Sirocco has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Nokia 8 Sirocco can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Nokia 8 Sirocco?

The Nokia 8 Sirocco supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nokia 8 Sirocco support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nokia devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nokia 8 Sirocco void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nokia 8 Sirocco will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nokia 8 Sirocco run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nokia 8 Sirocco.