Camera - Very good
The K800i shoots what can only be described as outstanding high-quality stills with vivid, accurate colours and a minimum of blur courtesy of its autofocus and image stabilization. It may not excel under poorly lit conditions despite its decent Xenon flash, but has other positive traits such as minimal lag between shots and a high-resolution screen to double as its viewfinder.
We also favour the BestPic burst mode which snaps a total of 9 stills across the time span of a second (perfect for fast-paced action), as well as hassle-free posting to Google's Blogger service. Sharing and printing photos is equally straightforward, although we miss the ability to do the latter over Bluetooth. Video quality, meanwhile, proved entirely sub-par.
Calling - Very good
Though its signal reception falls slightly short of ideal, the K800i handles audio and video alike with aplomb, and we're pleased by the quality of its loudspeaker, as well as good Bluetooth support and fast camera switching during video calls.
Messaging - Very good
Had it not been for the slightly cramped navigational pad and minute lag exhibited by the otherwise highly comfortable keypad, the K800i would have earned full marks as it handles all the usual suspects - SMS, MMS and e-mail - with ease.
Browsing - Good
An improved browser has snuck its way into the K800i, and appears reasonably apt at reformatting content for mobile screens - yet does in no way stand out from the crowd. As a bonus, owners get a handy yet basic RSS reader.
Battery life - Very good
With talk time hovering in the 5 hour range and standby clocking in around the 8-day mark, the K800i offers quite decent battery life; for picture taking, the limited amount of onboard memory will be depleted long before the battery is.
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