Interesting - they've updated their website today so say 'delivered in 2-3 days' (still 1-2 for silver) so there seems to be some wires crossed somewhere?

Yes, it's a very vanilla android so very similar to the nexus or pixel phones Google make.

Nowadays top of the line mainstream smartphones are generally £800 to £1000.

Also that amount of minutes, texts and data you get would run you about £216 - £240.

Effectively making the phone £312, which is amazing for the hardware packed inside. Also, it is unlocked as with other phones from Three so use another SIM in it or sell it on more easily. CeX are offering £290 for it at the moment.

Well that's a real shame, I was about to pull the trigger on this until I watched that video. Good post.

People ramp up every picture with filters these days . I appreciate it doesn't pick out as much detail, but look at the price. Seems a good phone for most peoples requirements

Why would you compare a phone that retails at £500 to another that costs at least £700? For that cost difference you can get a half decent compact that will easily outperform any smartphone camera to date.

I believe it has an always on display so you can see what notifications you have

Time to buy a smart watch or fitness tracker of some sort. My Xiaomi Mi Band 2 does a grand job of alerting me of calls and messages for £15.

Sorry don't understand your math.

I make this deal to be as follows:

If SIM alone is £9 per month, then the phone element works out at £22-£9=£13

£13 per month X 24 = £312.

Quidco tracked that's £312 - £40 = £272.

So basically the Nokia 8 is costing less than £300 for what has a normal RRP of £500.

That is a crazy bargain for a proper high end phone with Snapdragon 835 cpu, 4Gb ram, 64gb ROM + microsd slot, dual rear 13MP and front 13MP cameras, pure stock android with fast updates, decent 1-2 days battery life and most importantly 3.5mm headphone jack!

Doubt it will drop below £300 SIM free anytime soon so this is a damn good deal.

Only negative is that 3 essential SIM doesn't include tethering, so I'm giving the SIM to my mum (who needed a sim upgrade anyway) and I'll stick my plusnet SIM in this.

Ordered blue one last night, ETA 1-2 weeks.

Can't wait.

Heat added for best mobile deal this year.

How much is your mid range phone contract? This is cheap for the spec of phone hence the heat and comments. Most phones coming out are 800-1000 quid without 2 years unlimited texts, calls and 4gb data.

Mine arrived today, will post later if locked.

Is the phone dual sim?

Mine has arrived but won't be able to check until I get home later....I'll update then.

That's what i'd go for if 3 worked for me

Very true.