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Nokia N85

 

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  • User Score (470)
    7.9 7.9 from 470 reviewers
  • Expert Score (31)
    7.8 7.8 from 31 reviewers
  • Design (60)
    5.8 5.8 from 60 reviewers
  • Value for money (51)
    6.1 6.1 from 51 reviewers
  • Features (92)
    6.0 6.0 from 92 reviewers
  • Ease of use (57)
    6.1 6.1 from 57 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    5.2 5.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (12)
    5.7 5.7 from 12 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    5.9 5.9 from 6 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    5.7 5.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Durability (11)
    4.9 4.9 from 11 reviewers
  • Reliability (21)
    5.2 5.2 from 21 reviewers
  • Overall quality (17)
    5.4 5.4 from 17 reviewers
  • Looks (18)
    5.8 5.8 from 18 reviewers
  • Battery performance (32)
    5.5 5.5 from 32 reviewers
  • Display (51)
    5.9 5.9 from 51 reviewers
  • Weight (4)
    4.0 4.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Reception (6)
    6.5 6.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (10)
    5.1 5.1 from 10 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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(7)
7-8
(18)
5-6
(5)
3-4
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1-2
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
(90)
5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PhoneArena.com

    PhoneArena.com
    12 November 2011

    If you’re a Symbian fan most likely the represents the best you can get. It is not without it’s flaws however, like the weak battery and the DVB-H tuner which is usable only in a few countries. The phone is very good but not perfect, and if you  find yourself wanting just a bit more then the N85 may be the phone for you. It is the first of Nokia’s N-series equipped with a power-saving OLED display. Read more

  2. ComputerShopper

    ComputerShopper
    6.0/10
    24 February 2009

    At first glance, the Nokia N85 looks like a compact version of the N96. Despite its smaller size, the N85 has a lot more going for it, including sturdier build quality, better battery life, and a slightly lower—but still considerable—$492 price tag (for the unlocked version). Read more

    • Sturdy design, Excellent features, connectivity options, 5-megapixel camera sensor with Carl Zeiss optics
    • Pricey, Rigid buttons, Web surfing could be smoother

  3. PC World

    PC World
    7.0/10
    29 April 2009

    The Nokia N85 has Read more

    • Gorgeous OLED display, Excellent multimedia features
    • Slider build feels cheap, No touch screen or QWERTY keyboard

  4. GSM Arena

    GSM Arena
    7 November 2008

    The good thing Nokia N85 does is take (almost) all the Nseries have delivered to date and put it in a neat and tasteful package. There are no groundbreaking novelties but what you get is quite worth it. And the display… well you do need to see it. Nokia N85 didn't hit the market so bitterly overpriced as the N96. Nor was the wait so hyped - instead it almost instantly felt right where it belongs. Read more

  5. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    26 January 2009

    The Nokia N85 may not offer as much memory as the N95 or N96, but it offers just as many features and a sleeker design, making it a better value in our book. Read more

    • The Nokia N85 features a sleeker design and more solid construction than the N96 and N95. The smartphone also offers full wireless options as well as a 5-megapixel cam...
    • The N85's can be sluggish at times, particularly when viewing photos. Some navigation controls are stiff and difficult to use. The smartphone is also expensive and the...

  6. MobileFoneReviews

    MobileFoneReviews
    10/10
    24 December 2008

    Now, to sum up the Nokia N85 mobile phone, we at mobilefonereviews.co.uk really are excited about this handset and believe it is going to be a massive hit when it hits the market. It’s stylish and very cool and has technology oozing from it like no other, except for the N79 . It will definitely keep any owner of this marvellous handset amused, entertained and occupied endlessly with which ever feature or function that is being used. Well done Nokia. Read more

    • Cheaper than the Nokia N96, Comes with an 8 GB MicroSD™ card
    • Internal memory is very low

  7. Register Hardware

    Register Hardware
    8.5/10
    7 March 2009

    The N85 is a very likeable, feature-packed handset. It may not break the N-series mould, but it provides most of the N96’s gadgetry ground in a smaller - if still not tiny - package. Its performance is right on the money too, and you certainly get plenty for your cash. If you’re looking for a high-quality multi-tasking mobile, the N85 is a smart choice. Read more

  8. Tech2

    18 February 2009

    H ere’s yet another generic looking cross-between-N81-and-N96 handset from Nokia that’s been designed to be part of their gaming range. The N85 gives the impression that it’s a very capable handset on all fronts with features galore, but allow me to give you a better idea. Form Factor The N85 dual slider may be a bit generic in design for Nokia but it still manages to pull off a chic look and feel. It’s quite sleek and sexy to be more accurate. Read more

  9. Nokia Phones

    15 January 2009

    The sales of Nokia N85 multimedia GPS-slider started in October 2008. N85 model replaces the popular N95 model and can be considered a leader of Nxx line. With regards to functionality and price, Nokia N85 is recognized as one of the best smartphones of late 2008 – early 2009′s. The form factor of Nokia N85 is a double slider. The upper panel shear opens up the keyboard, and a shift down – multimedia buttons. Read more

  10. MobileBurn

    MobileBurn
    29 December 2008

    The Nokia N85 is a new high-end multimedia smartphone that takes most everything the N95 and N96 offer, but packs it into a smaller form factor while adding a few high-tech goodies along the way. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Handle With (Extreme) Care

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Shinn, Amazon
    22 September 2011

    This is actually a cute phone, however ... It didn't even last for a year. Somebody warned me that this phone is fragile but who would have thought that it was waaaay too fragile. The screen just got messed up all of a sudden without any reason -- you can't see anything but 2 different colors as if it was cracked or something. I never dropped the phone to begin with. My older Nokia Series and other units ... ? Just put a new battery in, they're still working properly. Read more

  2. "Lifetime maps on device"

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: well_read, CNET
    12 February 2011

    I have use my phone for about 3 years without any problems. I bought a Google android 2.2 to replace it. No deal. Reception, GPS, camera, better on N85. I use the android for a PDA only now. Read more

    • On device downloaded maps with free updates. Excellent WiFi and phone reception. Excellent screen. Loud, clear for size speakers. Great battery life. ATT with unlimite...
    • Rare restart if you have more than 5 apps running at the same time. S3 OS not covered as well with compatible software for downloads

  3. Great on paper, doesn't deliver

    Newegg
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: andernet, Newegg
    2 September 2009

    The phone has locked up on me half a dozen times and in one case refused to end a call when it went to voicemail. My Nokia 12v charger has for some reason caused the phone to stop responding when I attempted to use it and had to pull out the battery to bring it back to life. Read more

    • OLED Screen
    • Workmanship out of the box unacceptable for a $300 phone. Keypad lifted out of the box and will not snap or hook down. Keymat then broke in the middle as seen elsewher...

  4. Nokia N85

    10/10
    Reviewer: shaktimishra, epinions.com
    6 March 2009

    This phone is a masterpiece made by nokia.The N-series always missed a gaming phone like Ngage and n Read more

    • Extremely good screen and camera.
    • scratches,fingerprints and dust

  5. Perfect phone

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Aggie, J&R
    30 March 2009

    so far i had no problems with the phone Read more

    • Durable, Easy Buttons and Controls, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Neat Features, Strong Signal

  6. I love N85 : - Its for the multimedia lovers.

    10/10
    Reviewer: kavan_44, Ciao
    12 September 2010

    I own Black color N85 and i love it . I bought it when it was launched , way back in 2009.If you are a multimedia lover, it is the mobile you will like to always have with you. I dont like to sort my songs, so a mobile like N85 with 8gb memory is superb. Besides the sound quality is also pretty good. Photography is my vocation and i have experience with many camera's. Read more

    • Excellent camera , Good Memory , High Battery
    • A bit heavy

  7. Not all that

    Phone Scoop
    5.0/10
    Reviewer: izombe, Phone Scoop
    31 January 2009

    I waited and wanted this phone, but was disappointed when I got it. I bought the phone from Nokia mainly for the 5 meg camera, stereo speaker and the FM transmitter. Awful picture and video and very poor FM transmitter. I had to put it very close to the antenna for OK reception. I wanted to like it as the N95 and N82, but it was impossible. I have decided to wait until Nokia has something good to offer. Most the new phone are not as good. Read more

  8. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Babz Choudhury, CNET
    23 January 2011

    I loved using this phone, it's like a updated version of the Nokia N95 but with more features & great for e-mail too. I recommend this phone. Read more

    • Fantastic user interfcae
    • fingerprint magnet, coz of the glossy finish to the design

  9. Rate it all!

    Rate it all!
    10/10
    Reviewer: hongyue, Rate it all!
    7 March 2009

    Nokia N85 5 Nokia N85 is the latest and funkcionaliausias N series product. Funkcionaliausias, therefore, because it can be to enjoy the excellent N-Gage games, listening to music, use the navigational capabilities of the Nokia Maps application integrated GPS assistance, and to record the desired moment of life with 5.0 megapixel camera. As we know, this phone has Symbian OS 9.3 operating system based on the Nokia S60 user interface. Read more

  10. N*%

    HandCellPhone
    10/10
    Reviewer: Alvares, HandCellPhone
    2 February 2009

    Great phone! has everything you need, TV output, Wifi... it has a great internet radio application saves you tons of time to pick a station. It now supports 16 GB card for memory. It just misses a select button for cut n paste that's on the N71 and N80. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Nokia N85

The Nokia N85 features email, phone, IM, internet, integrated organizer, GPS, HSDPA, LCD display, GPS, Bluetooth, online videos, streamed music broadcasts, camera, browser, ambient light detector, orientation sensor, active matrix technology, LED, voice input and output, and other accessories.

Features

The Nokia N85 features a cell phone with email, phone, Instant Messaging (IM) and the internet features. The cell phone offers 2.6 inches resolution of 320 x 240 pixel color displ…

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Nokia N85

The Nokia N85 features email, phone, IM, internet, integrated organizer, GPS, HSDPA, LCD display, GPS, Bluetooth, online videos, streamed music broadcasts, camera, browser, ambient light detector, orientation sensor, active matrix technology, LED, voice input and output, and other accessories.

Features

The Nokia N85 features a cell phone with email, phone, Instant Messaging (IM) and the internet features. The cell phone offers 2.6 inches resolution of 320 x 240 pixel color display with TFT LCD with color and brightness control, orientation sensor and ambient light detector which offers to light up for visual on the screen. It offers Symbian OS version 9.3, active standby, voice commands, FOTA (Firmware update over the air), multimedia menu, Navi Wheel support and automatic display rotation in the cell phone’s software platform and user interface. The use of full browser to surf the internet on the PC, upload and share photos videos and blog posts provide the user the sharing and internet options. This cell phone offers tuning into FM radio or the selection of list of internet radio stations. Gaming options provide new games with graphics and game play from N-Gage. The action is supported with gaming keys and landscape stereo speakers. The Nokia N85 features a 5.0 Megapixels camera with auto-focus, flash and Carl Zeiss optics. It offers geotagging of photos with integrated A-GPS receiver and upload of photos which can be shared on Ovi. It offers recording DVD-like quality videos. It features view of personal and downloaded videos on the full screen. Videos are browsed by category or keyword search. This function also provides transfer of videos from PC and uploading of videos to be shared on Ovi. Bluetooth technology is also featured in the phone where mono/stereo headset, hands free and Serial port profile are supported to operate with Bluetooth enabled devices. This cell phone features up to 74 MB of internal memory and microSD memory card slot which is hot swappable and receives up to 8 GB of memory card. It features device enhancement with a wide range of applications where it allows the user to transfer contacts, calendar and to-do lists from the computer.

Additional features

The Nokia N85 features recommended accessories for the cell phone which include Bluetooth car stereo headset, car kit, Bluetooth speakers, connectivity cable, music headset, smart covers, travel charger, battery, user guide, quick start guide and DVD.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Harness the power behind this sleek, compact design. Capture your memories with the 5 megapixel camera and bring them to life in vibrant, natural colors on the stunning OLED display. Try the preloaded games and choose one to activate for free. Discover more games on-line and try before you buy. Assisted GPS shows where you are, the Internet helps you choose your destination, and Nokia Maps guides you along the way. A voice-guided navigation trial is included with your…

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