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Nokia N97

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    8.7 8.7 from 119 reviewers
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    8.0 8.0 from 12 reviewers
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Designed for the needs of Internet-savvy consumers, the Nokia N97 combines a large 3.5" touch display with a full QWERTY keyboard, providing an ‘always open’ window to favorite social networking sites and Internet destinations. Nokia’s flagship Nseries device introduces leading technology - including multiple sensors, memory, processing power and connection speeds - for people to create a personal Internet and share their ‘social location.’

The Nokia N97 introduces t…

Specifications

Camera

  • Flash
    Yes, Dual LED flash
  • Video capacity
    Video clip length up to 90 minutes

Messaging and communication

  • Email
    Yes

Key Facts

  • Internal memory
    Up to 32 GB internal memory
  • Software platform
    S60 5th edition
  • Speaker phone
    Yes
  • Form
    Side slider with tilting screen

Internet and media

  • Video viewing
    Yes
  • FM radio
    Yes

Connectivity

  • EDGE (network dependent)
    Yes

Nokia N97

The Nokia N97 is a GSM 850/900/1800/1900 phone utilising the GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8 Mbits/HSDPA 3.6Mbit/s network. It is a 3G and Smartphone that operates on the Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition OS. It has an internal memory of 32 GB, with expandable memory slot up to 16 GB through microSD. The handset measures 4.6 x 2.2 x 0.6 inch, weighing 5.3 oz. Its internal display screen is 3.5 inch at 16 million coloue TFT multi-touch LCD 16 : 9 widescreen with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels. The N97…

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Nokia N97

The Nokia N97 is a GSM 850/900/1800/1900 phone utilising the GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8 Mbits/HSDPA 3.6Mbit/s network. It is a 3G and Smartphone that operates on the Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition OS. It has an internal memory of 32 GB, with expandable memory slot up to 16 GB through microSD. The handset measures 4.6 x 2.2 x 0.6 inch, weighing 5.3 oz. Its internal display screen is 3.5 inch at 16 million coloue TFT multi-touch LCD 16 : 9 widescreen with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels. The N97 battery provides a talktime of up to 6.66 hours and standby time of 430 hours. It utilises a full QWERTY keyboard.

Features

The Nokia N97 supports POP3/IMAP4/SMTP/Microsoft Exchange and has SMS, MMS, EMS and internet browsing capabilities via its S60 OS browser. It also features RSS news feed and Instant Messenging. The Nokia N97 has a 5 megapixel camera with carl Zeiss Tessar lens with an aperture value of f/2.8 and focal length of 5.4mm. Its maximum resolution of 2584 x 1938 pixel. On video mode the camera records at VGA 640x 480 resolutions at 30 frames per second, DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for sharing over HSDPA and WLAN. Other features on the N97 are an MP3 music player. Connectivity is via Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, Wi-fi (WLAN) and USB (microUSB 2.0). The Nokia N97 has a built-in Assisted-GPS, touch enabled Nokia Maps and a Digital Compass, and also has a TV output for PAL/NTSC output, a 3.5 mm headset and computer synchronisation with PC.

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Pros & Cons

  • qwerty keyboard, great camera, gps support, high storage capacity 32gb, great screen
  • low battery backup, the battery, no comes with music
  1. Nokia N97 Review

    3 weeks ago

    It’s no secret that we had our issues with Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic, but has the Nokia N97 changed our minds? It is, after all, their flagship device and is packed to the rim with goodies. We already said the Touch Pro2 was the best Windows Mobile device to come out of HTC, is the N97 [...] Read more

  2. Nokia N97

    29 April 2009

    Overall, the N97 is a shining achievement for Nokia, and it's certainly something that will impress the most technically savvy of cell phone users. Read more

  3. Nokia N97

    Reviewer: MobilesTopic
    09 December 2008

    Unlike the iPhone 3G , which doesn't feature a Qwerty keypad, tapping out long messages, browsing the Web or chatting to friends over IM should be easy. Nokia is hardly going overboard with the hype on this one: "The N97 isn't a device that will trigger knee-jerk hysteria," it modestly promises, and it's right, but it's a solid phone that will hopefully deliver a great messaging and social experience. Read more

  4. Nokia N97 video hands-on!

    Reviewer: engadget
    02 December 2008

    Once again Drita from Engadget Spanish has swooped in a caught some fantastic video of Nokia's new N97 in action. There's no point in beating around the bush -- just check out the device doing its thing after the break! Read more

  5. Nokia N97 review: Lock, stock and touch

    Reviewer: GSM Arena
    14 December 2000

    It's an Nseries device we are talking about and we can't complain about looks. How's that for a nice start? Now seriously, the Nseries are back on track and we don't mean that as a mere comparison to the misfiring N96. All-in-one is the game and the N97 is ready to take charge of the Nokia multimedia squad. It has an arsenal full of (almost) all contemporary high-end weapons and Symbian smartness securing its rear. Nseries used to stand for the ultimate in mobile... Read more

  1. Awesome

    Reviewer: Amazon
    1 week ago See Product at Amazon ($699.00)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    It is actually an Awesome Phone.. despite of the review from websites and other people that N97 lacking something but it does suit my taste the design, the touchscreen actually good I don't know why people complaining. I'm happy i decide to get N97, everyone have different taste but this one suits me.. probably it just need a few software or firmware upgrade to make it more stable but other than that it is perfect. Read more

  2. After playing with it for a week and having come from a HTC FUZE

    Reviewer: Davidnokian97, Phone Scoop
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Pros Great Battery Life Great screen response and color Awesome capabilities Amazing keyboard Best signal reception on phone I have ever had Cons Not as adaptable for programs as I would like Not enough contol over personalizing phone First off, I am sorry that the other guys had issues but that is not the Nokia N97. Mine is not buggy, just the opposite, it is dependable and smooth. My FUZE with a 538 mhz processor froze at least once to twice a day or I would make a... Read more

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    Reviewer: shane, HandCellPhone
    16 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    how much it cost here in the philippines? Read more

  4. Reviewer: zouken, Rate it all!
    16 January 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Nokia N97 3 The Nokia N97 is simply the newest phone in their line of products based on the S60 platform. The 3.5 inch touchscreen display offers digital real estate never before seen on a cell phone. The resolution is 640 by 360 pixels, which is close to the resolution many full sized desktop computers were offering 10 years ago. This makes web browsing with its built-in, unrestricted web browser a breeze. Integrated social networking utilities update your MySpace and... Read more

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