Typical price: £400
What is it: Smart phone with 8-megapixel camera
What we think: A great camera saves it from being merely a slightly dull refinement of Nokia smart phones past
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 July 2009
Tags: slider, storage, videos, headphones, slider phone
We like:
Excellent photo quality; dedicated music and gaming buttons; Wi-Fi connectivity; GPS; great selection of apps available; 3.5mm headphone jack; FM and Internet radio
We don't like:
Nokia's Ovi Store is still weak; user interface looks dated; not the easiest phone to use; connecting to Wi-Fi is fiddly; keys are too small
CNET UK judgement:
The Nokia N86 8MP sticks to the template used by N-series classics like the N95. Compared to some of the innovative phones coming out now, the N86 feels rather dated, but it's still a solid, powerful and feature-packed smart phone, and its excellent camera helps it to stand out
Full review:
Once upon a time, the Nokia N95 came into our lives and swept us off our feet. It was a super smart phone with unbeatable connectivity, built-in sat-nav and the ability to install applications. The Nokia N86 8MP is a worthy contender for the N-series crown and shows off what Nokia does best, but there's been plenty of smart-phone-flavoured water under the bridge since the series was launched. There's nothing wrong with this phone -- it's a powerhouse, and the 8-megapixel camera is fantastic -- but it's something of a rehash of what's come before, and didn't send us into a gadget-lust frenzy. Continue Reading...
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Nokia N86 8MP History
18 Feb 2009 in Crave
Photos: 8-megapixel Nokia N86 hands-on
Nokia's 8-megapixel N86 boasts some advanced optics, including a Carl Zeiss variable-aperture lens and a wide-angle panoramic mode. We've got the hands-on report you've been jonesing for
17 Feb 2009 in Crave
Nokia N86: It's official, it's 8 megapixels
We met the Nokia N86 yesterday, but now it's official. The 8-megapixel camera phone is the first to include variable aperture, and we've got pictures for your perusal and edification
16 Feb 2009 in Crave
To prove there's just no stopping the Internet, we're getting leaked reports of an 8-megapixel Nokia N86 camera phone before it makes its official debut at MWC. Take a look
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