Nokia N86 8MP

Last updated

Nokia N86 8MP
Nokia N86 8MP.png
Manufacturer Nokia
Compatible networks HSDPA (3.5G) 900 / 1900 / 2100 (European) 850 / 1900 / 2100 (North American), Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Availability by regionJune 2009
Predecessor Nokia N82
Nokia N85
Nokia N95
Nokia N96
Successor Nokia N8
Related Nokia N97
Nokia N79
Form factor Two-Way Slider
Dimensions103.4 mm × 51.4 mm × 16.5 mm
Mass149 g (0.328 lb)
Operating system Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2 (v30.009)
CPU ARM 11 434 MHz processor
Memory77 MB internal memory; 8 GB mass memory
Removable storage MicroSD, up to 16 GB supported with microSDHC support
BatteryLi-Ion 1200 mAh (BL-5K)
Display240 × 320 px, 2.6 in, Active Matrix OLED technology
Rear camera8 Megapixels (main) with 28 mm wide camera lens, 480p video recorder
Front camera VGA videocall (Front)
ConnectivityUSB 2.0 via MicroUSB, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, FM transmitter, Tv-out
Data inputs Keypad

The Nokia N86 8MP is a high-end mobile phone with emphasis on the camera. It was announced on 17 February 2009 [1] and released in May 2009 as part of the Nseries . It runs on Symbian OS 9.3 (S60 3rd Edition FP2) and shares similar design features with the N97. Its name references the camera's megapixel count.

Contents

Camera

One of its main selling points is its Carl Zeiss photography features. [2] It was Nokia's first camera phone to have an 8 megapixel sensor (although late compared to other manufacturers), [3] and features both multiple aperture settings and a mechanical shutter (uncommon features by the standards of camera phones), and a Carl Zeiss lens with a wide angle of view (28 mm equivalent). It also has auto focus and a dual LED flash (3rd generation dual-LEDs), and an AF assist light. Video capture resolution is 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) at 30 frames per second. [4]

The variable aperture adjusts between the three levels of f/2.4, f/3.2 and f/4.8, depending on lighting conditions. [5]

Design

The N86 utilises the dual-sliding form factor of the Nokia N95 and N85, whilst adding a toughened glass front cover and metal detailing and keypad, providing a premium look and feel. [6] It has a 2.6-inch AMOLED display, a fast 434 MHz processor, and 8GB of internal memory. [7] [8] The Nokia N86 also features the same kickstand as the N85, and so it is possible to use as a small standalone screen, as well as configuring the opening of the stand to launch applications such as the video player. [9] It also supports the N-Gage gaming platform. The N86 8MP is regarded as the spiritual successor of the N95 8GB due to its feature set in the same sliding form factor, and the commercial failure of the N96. [10] Some regard it a successor of the N82 due to its camera. [11]

Features

The N86 8MP is a 3.5G or 3.75G(3GPP)device with dual-band HSDPA support, quad-band GSM and Wi-Fi. It has an A-GPS receiver, which links into location-based services via Nokia Maps, and photographs can be automatically geo-tagged. There is also a built-in digital compass, an FM radio, and there is also an FM transmitter. It is rated to give 6 hours talktime, 25 hours music playback and 11 days on standby on a full charge. [4]

Digital TV

With optional DVB-H Nokia Mobile TV Receiver SU-33W it is possible to watch television on the screen of the phone.

Free navigation

Ovi Maps 3.03, with free navigation, was released on 17 March 2010 for the Nokia N86. The new version was available via the SW Update application and has a file size of 8.24 MB. The N86, E72, E55, E52, 6730, 6710 (S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2) and all of Nokia's Symbian^1 (S60 5th Edition) devices will get to experience beta-testing and free navigation. [12]

Firmware updates

6 July 2009

The Nokia N86 8MP received a big firmware upgrade, to v11.043. That brought official Ovi Store compatibility (with Ovi web site shortcut and option to download the dedicated client), camera tweaks and the usual early firmware bug fixes and improvements. [13]

30 September 2009

The Nokia N86 8MP received its v20 firmware upgrade a full week or so ahead of schedule. It was 8 MB large for an Over The Air (OTA) update.

Some significant changes were: Improved still image and video quality and Close-up focus, Face detection (indicated by a yellow square) and Red-eye removal were added, New focus point indication (shows where in the scene the camera is focusing). [14]

11 January 2010

The Nokia N86 8MP got a minor update to v21 firmware. Version 21.006 replaced v20.115 and was a maintenance release, improving performance further and fixing a number of minor bugs. [15]

15 April 2010

Version 30.009 firmware mainly features the latest Ovi Maps client and is now available via Nokia Software Update (142 MB) and Over The Air (5085 KB).

It includes the latest Ovi Maps 3.03 (with free navigation), the sharing of location via Facebook. RealPlayer interface is tweaked (no more d-pad problem while playing videos) and there are some usual minor fixes and improvements. [16]

20 May 2010

It includes the latest Ovi Maps 3.04. The new version adds formal support for WiFi as a positioning method as part of an overhaul of the positioning functionality, plus significant performance improvements for search, zooming and map panning, a number of consumer-friendly UI tweaks and the addition of Qype information to the places database. [17]

N87

The Nokia N87, a successor of the N86, was leaked on the internet with full specifications in December 2009 and then again in early 2010. [18] However it was never released, and instead the touchscreen Nokia N8 was introduced. In November 2010 a prototype of the N87 appeared on eBay which shows it running probably Symbian^3. [19] The listing was removed after some time by the seller. [20] Nokia would never release another high-end non-touchscreen device after the N86 8MP.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">S60 (software platform)</span> Smartphone software platform

The S60 Platform was a software platform for smartphones that runs on top of the Symbian operating system. It was created by Nokia based on the 'Pearl' user interface from Symbian Ltd. It was introduced at COMDEX in November 2001 and first shipped with the Nokia 7650 smartphone. The platform has since seen 5 updated editions. Series 60 was renamed to S60 in November 2005.

Nokia Browser for Symbian was the default web browser for the S60 and Symbian mobile phone platform. The browser is based on a port of Apple Inc.'s open-source WebCore and JavaScriptCore frameworks which form the WebKit rendering engine that Apple uses in its Safari Web browser.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N80</span> 3G slider mobile phone released by Nokia in 2005

The Nokia N80 is a 3G mobile phone from Nokia announced on November 2, 2005, part of the multimedia Nseries line. It runs on Symbian OS v9.1 and the S60 3rd Edition interface. It was first released in June 2006.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N79</span>

The Nokia N79 is a Symbian OS v9.3 mobile phone and a member of the Nokia Nseries multimedia smartphone family running on S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2. It was officially announced by Nokia on 26 August 2008. The N79 is an advanced device with a 5 megapixel camera, dual LED flash, and GPS, with many improvements over the Nokia N78. It retailed for 350 euros upon release in October 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N95</span> Mobile phone released by Nokia in 2007

The Nokia N95 is a mobile phone produced by Nokia as part of their Nseries line of portable devices. Announced in September 2006, it was released to the market in March 2007. The N95 ran S60 3rd Edition, on Symbian OS v9.2. It has a two-way sliding mechanism, which can be used to access either media playback buttons or a numeric keypad. It was first released in silver and later on in black, with limited edition quantities in gold and purple. The launch price of the N95 was around €550.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N73</span> Mobile phone model

The Nokia N73 is a mobile phone announced by Nokia on 2006 as part of the Nseries and started shipping on 15 July. The N73 succeeded the N70 and packed in numerous multimedia features. It features a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, a front camera, a then-large 2.4-inch display, and stereo speakers, all in a relatively slim and pocketable size and form. It runs on Symbian v9.1. An improved, music-focused version called N73 Music Edition was released in 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia E90 Communicator</span> Smartphone model

Nokia E90 Communicator is a high-end 3G mobile phone from Nokia, the fifth generation and final Communicator, also part of the Eseries. It was announced on 11 February 2007 at the 3GSM show in Barcelona. It succeeded the Nokia 9500 Communicator as the company's flagship business-oriented device. Its clamshell form and design are reminiscent of older palmtop computers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N81</span> Mobile phone

The Nokia N81 is a Symbian OS mobile phone announced by Nokia on 29 August 2007 and released the next month. It runs S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N82</span> 2007 mobile phone model

The Nokia N82 is a high-end mobile phone produced by Nokia, and announced on 14 November 2007 as part of the company's Nseries line. The N82 runs Symbian OS v9.2. The N82 inherits much of the Nokia N95's features and specifications, with the major addition being its xenon flash. At the time the N82 was considered one of the most sophisticated camera phone on the market. It is also considered a successor to the Nokia N95, preceding the Nokia N96.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N96</span> Nokia mobile phone

The Nokia N96 is a discontinued high-end mobile phone announced by Nokia on 11 February 2008 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as part of the Nseries line. The N96 runs Symbian OS v9.3. It is compatible with the N-Gage 2.0 gaming platform and has a DVB-H TV tuner and AV output.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia 6220 Classic</span> Mobile phone

Nokia 6220 classic is a Symbian OS mobile phone announced by Nokia on 11 February 2008. It is notable for featuring a Xenon flash for its 5-megapixel camera, similar to Nokia N82 and often considered as a "budget" version of the N82. Despite its compact size, it offers features comparable to the Nseries lineup, though it lacks Wi-Fi and a 3.5 mm audio jack, probably to cut design and production costs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N78</span> Mobile phone

The Nokia N78 is a 3G mobile phone made by Nokia. It was first introduced at the Mobile World Congress on 11 February 2008, and was launched on 26 May 2008 for €350 before taxes and subsidies. It runs on Symbian 9.3 and was marketed as a more cheaper Nseries device inside a compact, light body. The phone is compatible with the N-Gage 2.0 mobile gaming service.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">N-Gage (service)</span> Digital video game distribution platform for mobile devices

The N-Gage service was a mobile gaming platform from Nokia that was available for several Nokia smartphones running on S60 (Symbian). N-Gage combined numerous games with 3D graphics into an application featuring online and social features. The service was a successor to the original 2003 N-Gage gaming device.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia E71</span> Mobile phone model

The Nokia E71 is a mobile phone introduced on 8 May 2008 from the Eseries range with a QWERTY keyboard targeting business users worldwide. It runs on Symbian OS v9.2, with a Series 60 3rd Edition, second generation Feature Pack 1. The Nokia E71 succeeded the Nokia E61/61i models, building on the base design and form factor but enhancing on the feature set.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia 5800 XpressMusic</span> 2008 smartphone by Nokia

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a smartphone part of the XpressMusic line, announced by Nokia on 2 October 2008 in London and started shipping in November of that year. Code-named "Tube", it was the first touchscreen-equipped S60 device by Nokia – essentially it was the first device to run Symbian^1, also known as S60 5th Edition, the touch-specific S60-based platform created by the Symbian Foundation. The touchscreen features tactile feedback.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N97</span> 2008 smartphone from Nokia

The Nokia N97 is a high-end smartphone introduced on 2 December 2008 by telecommunications manufacturer Nokia as part of its Nseries and released in June 2009 as the successor to the Nokia N96 phone. The N97 was Nokia's second S60-based touchscreen phone, after the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. The device featured slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and ran on the Symbian v9.4 operating system. Its design took cues from the Nokia N79. A smaller and lower-cost variant, the Nokia N97 mini, was later released.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N85</span> Mobile phone

The Nokia N85 is a mobile phone produced by Nokia, announced on 27 August 2008 as part of the Nseries line. The N85 runs on Symbian OS v9.3 with S60 3rd Edition platform with Feature Pack 2. It was released in October, retailing for 450 euros before taxes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia N8</span> 2010 smartphone model manufactured by Nokia

The Nokia N8 is a touchscreen-based smartphone developed by Nokia. Announced on 27 April 2010, the Nokia N8 was the first device to run on the Symbian^3 mobile operating system and it was the company's flagship device for the year. It was released on 30 September 2010 at the Nokia Online Store before being released in markets around the world on 1 October 2010. There were two version made, the N8 and the N8-00. The N8 was made for Vodafone and locked to its networks, and the N8-00 was made by Microsoft and open network.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokia Nseries</span> Discontinued series of high-end phones by Nokia

The Nokia Nseries was a high-end lineup of feature phones, smartphones, and tablets marketed by Nokia Corporation from 2005 to 2011. The Nseries devices commonly supported multiple high-speed wireless technologies at the time, such as 3G, or Wireless LAN. Digital multimedia services, such as music playback, photo/video capture or viewing, gaming or internet services were the central focus of the lineup. The lineup was replaced in 2011 by the Nokia Lumia line as the company's primary smartphone lineup.

Nokia's strategic nomenclature can be traced back in 2005 when the Nseries line was launched, offering devices with flagship specifications and premium hardware at various price points. These devices were considered the "bread and butter" of the company and were often positioned to showcase their latest technologies. Thanks to the newfound consumer and enterprise interest in smartphones at the time, the company introduced four additional collections to diversify their product portfolio and meet demands in most market segments. These new phone series were named Eseries, targeting small business and enterprise customers; Xseries, providing consumer-grade multimedia-focused devices; Cseries, which Nokia used to target both the low-end and mid-range market segments; and Tseries, for devices exclusive to the Chinese market.

References

  1. ↑ Capture your life in more detail with the Nokia N86 8MP Nokia. 17 February 2009 Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "UK Mobile Phone Blog: Nokia N86 8MP Camera Review". Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
  3. ↑ "Nokia N86 8MP preview: First look".
  4. 1 2 "Nokia N86 8MP - -". Mobile Gazette. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  5. ↑ Nokia N86 review on GSMArena – 5. Camera, video recording, conclusion, 18 June 2009
  6. ↑ "The Top 10 most beautiful Symbian smartphones ever". All About Symbian.
  7. ↑ "Nokia N86 8MP webpage". Nokia. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
  8. ↑ "Nokia Nseries launch most advanced imaging device live at MWC". Nseries Innovation Newsdesk. Archived from the original on 24 March 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
  9. ↑ Engadget: Nokia N86 8MP features amazing active kickstand
  10. ↑ "Nokia N86 8MP Review - Part 1 - Overview". 18 June 2009.
  11. ↑ "Nokia N82 Vs N86 8MP Camera Comparison". fonearena.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  12. ↑ "Ovi Maps free navigation now available for N86". All About Symbian. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  13. ↑ "The Nokia N86 8MP gets v11 firmware, Ovi Store, even better video". All About Symbian. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  14. ↑ "Nokia N86 v20 firmware adds face detection and camera improvements". All About Symbian. 30 September 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  15. ↑ "The Nokia N86 gets v21 (minor) firmware update". All About Symbian. 11 January 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  16. ↑ "The Nokia N86 8MP gets v30 firmware update". All About Symbian. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  17. ↑ "Ovi Maps 3.04 (3.4) improves performance, adds Qype". All About Symbian. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  18. ↑ "Nokia's 12MP N87 leaked with high end specs". 2 December 2009.
  19. ↑ "Nokia N87/N00 'Prototype C' smartie spotted on eBay". uswitch.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018.
  20. ↑ "A Nokia N87 prototype breaks loose, this might be its only chance to taste freedom". 30 November 2010.

Commons-logo.svg Media related to Nokia N86 8MP at Wikimedia Commons

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.