Exploring the Nokia N70 to N9: Key Features & Specs

Nokia N70, N95 (2007), N8 (2010), N93, N80, N90, N9 (2011, MeeGo) — Detailed Specifications (English Version)

This document provides comprehensive specs for seven iconic Nokia N-series devices, spanning Symbian-powered multimedia flagships (2005–2010) to the MeeGo-based N9 (2011), a cult classic marking Nokia’s transition era.

1. Nokia N70 (2005, Q2)

A mid-range Symbian smartphone targeting multimedia enthusiasts, with a 2MP camera, expandable storage, and dual-band GSM support.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q2 2005; Form: Bar (candybar); Dimensions: 108.8×53.3×21.8mm; Weight: 126g; Colors: Silver/Black; Build: Plastic; No IP rating
Display	2.1” TFT 262K-color; Resolution: 176×208px (~128ppi); No touch
Performance	Symbian OS v8.1a S60 2nd Ed FP2; ARM9 220MHz processor; 20MB RAM; 20MB internal storage + microSD (up to 2GB)
Camera	Rear: 2MP (1600×1200px, 2x digital zoom, LED flash); Video: QCIF (176×144px) @15fps; No front camera
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 970mAh (BL-5C); Talk time: Up to 6h; Standby time: Up to 260h
Connectivity	GSM 900/1800/1900; GPRS Class 10; EDGE Class 10; Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP); IrDA; USB 2.0 (Pop-Port); 3.5mm audio jack
Key Features	MP3/AAC player; FM radio; Email client; J2ME support; Dual SIM (not supported); SMS/MMS
Legacy	One of Nokia’s best-selling mid-range S60 devices; Popularized mobile photography for mainstream users

2. Nokia N95 (2007, Q1)

A flagship dual-slider Symbian smartphone, hailed as a “multimedia computer” with 5MP camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, and HSDPA support — a defining device of the late 2000s.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q1 2007; Form: Dual-slider (media/phone modes); Dimensions: 99×53×21mm; Weight: 120g; Colors: Black/Silver; Build: Plastic + metal accents; No IP rating
Display	2.6” TFT 16M-color; Resolution: 240×320px (~154ppi); No touch
Performance	Symbian OS v9.2 S60 3rd Ed FP1; ARM11 332MHz processor; 128MB RAM; 160MB internal storage + microSD (up to 8GB, expandable to 16GB via update)
Camera	Rear: 5MP (2592×1944px, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, auto-focus, LED flash, 20x digital zoom); Video: VGA (640×480px) @30fps; Front: 0.3MP (QCIF) for video calls
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 950mAh (BL-5F); Talk time: Up to 3.5h; Standby time: Up to 220h
Connectivity	UMTS/HSDPA 2100; GSM 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g; Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP); GPS (A-GPS support); USB 2.0 (Micro-USB); 3.5mm audio jack
Key Features	Integrated GPS (Nokia Maps); MP3/AAC/WMA player; FM radio (RDS); TV-out; Push email; N-Gage gaming support
Legacy	Named “Phone of the Year 2007” by multiple tech outlets; Set the benchmark for flagship smartphones before the iPhone era

3. Nokia N8 (2010, Q3)

Nokia’s first Symbian^3 flagship, featuring a 12MP camera with Xenon flash, AMOLED display, and HDMI output — a swan song for Symbian’s premium lineup.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q3 2010; Form: Bar; Dimensions: 113.5×59×12.9mm; Weight: 135g; Colors: Black/Silver/Blue/Green/Pink; Build: Aluminum unibody; No IP rating
Display	3.5” AMOLED 16M-color; Resolution: 360×640px (~210ppi); Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch); Gorilla Glass
Performance	Symbian^3 OS; ARM11 680MHz processor; 256MB RAM; 16GB internal storage + microSD (up to 32GB)
Camera	Rear: 12MP (4000×3000px, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, auto-focus, Xenon flash, 720p HD video @25fps); Front: 0.3MP (QCIF) for video calls
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 1200mAh (BL-4D); Talk time: Up to 7h (3G); Standby time: Up to 390h (3G)
Connectivity	HSPA 10.2/2.0 Mbps; GSM 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 3.0 (A2DP); GPS (A-GPS); HDMI (mini-HDMI port); USB 2.0 (Micro-USB); 3.5mm audio jack
Key Features	HD video recording/playback; Dolby Digital Plus sound; Nokia Maps 3.0; WebKit-based browser; Ovi Store access
Legacy	The most successful Symbian^3 device; Praised for camera quality but criticized for outdated OS

4. Nokia N93 (2006, Q2)

A premium swivel-lens Symbian smartphone, designed for mobile videography with 3MP camera, 3x optical zoom, and TV-out.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q2 2006; Form: Swivel (camera rotates 270°); Dimensions: 118.2×55.5×28.2mm; Weight: 180g; Colors: Silver/Black; Build: Plastic; No IP rating
Display	2.4” TFT 16M-color; Resolution: 240×320px (~167ppi); No touch
Performance	Symbian OS v9.1 S60 3rd Ed; ARM11 332MHz processor; 64MB RAM; 50MB internal storage + miniSD (up to 2GB)
Camera	Rear: 3MP (2048×1536px, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, auto-focus, 3x optical zoom, LED flash, VGA video @30fps); No front camera
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 950mAh (BL-5F); Talk time: Up to 3h; Standby time: Up to 200h
Connectivity	UMTS 2100; GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS/EDGE; Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP); IrDA; USB 2.0 (Pop-Port); TV-out (PAL/NTSC); 3.5mm audio jack
Key Features	Optical zoom (rare for 2006); DVD-like video recording; N-Gage gaming; Nokia Maps
Legacy	A niche flagship for video enthusiasts; One of Nokia’s most innovative form-factor designs

5. Nokia N80 (2005, Q4)

A high-end slider Symbian smartphone, with Wi-Fi support, 3MP camera, and S60 3rd Edition — a precursor to the N95.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q4 2005; Form: Slider; Dimensions: 95.4×50.4×23.4mm; Weight: 134g; Colors: Silver/Black; Build: Plastic; No IP rating
Display	2.1” TFT 262K-color; Resolution: 352×416px (~259ppi); No touch
Performance	Symbian OS v9.1 S60 3rd Ed; ARM11 220MHz processor; 64MB RAM; 40MB internal storage + miniSD (up to 2GB)
Camera	Rear: 3MP (2048×1536px, auto-focus, LED flash); Video: QCIF @15fps; Front: 0.3MP (QCIF) for video calls
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 820mAh (BL-5B); Talk time: Up to 3h; Standby time: Up to 220h
Connectivity	UMTS 2100; GSM 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g; Bluetooth 1.2 (A2DP); IrDA; USB 2.0 (Pop-Port); 3.5mm audio jack
Key Features	Wi-Fi (a rarity for 2005); MP3 player; FM radio; Push email
Legacy	One of the first Nokia smartphones with Wi-Fi; Tested the waters for the N95’s flagship formula

6. Nokia N90 (2005, Q1)

A premium swivel-lens Symbian smartphone, Nokia’s first to feature Carl Zeiss optics and a 2MP camera — a pioneer in mobile photography.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q1 2005; Form: Swivel (camera rotates 270°); Dimensions: 112×51×24mm; Weight: 173g; Colors: Silver/Black; Build: Plastic; No IP rating
Display	2.1” TFT 262K-color; Resolution: 352×416px (~259ppi); No touch
Performance	Symbian OS v8.1a S60 2nd Ed FP2; ARM9 220MHz processor; 32MB RAM; 48MB internal storage + miniSD (up to 1GB)
Camera	Rear: 2MP (1600×1200px, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, auto-focus, LED flash, 20x digital zoom); Video: QCIF @15fps; No front camera
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 760mAh (BL-5C); Talk time: Up to 3h; Standby time: Up to 200h
Connectivity	UMTS 2100; GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS/EDGE; Bluetooth 1.2 (A2DP); IrDA; USB 2.0 (Pop-Port); TV-out; 3.5mm audio jack
Key Features	Carl Zeiss optics (first for Nokia); Swivel camera design; MP3 player; FM radio
Legacy	Established Nokia’s partnership with Carl Zeiss; Paved the way for the N93 and N95’s camera-centric flagships

7. Nokia N9 (2011, Q3)

A cult classic MeeGo-powered flagship, with a polycarbonate unibody, curved AMOLED display, and no physical buttons — Nokia’s only MeeGo smartphone.

Category	Specifications
General	Released Q3 2011; Form: Bar (curved glass); Dimensions: 116.45×61.2×12.1mm; Weight: 135g; Colors: Black/Cyan/Magenta; Build: Polycarbonate unibody; No IP rating
Display	3.9” AMOLED 16M-color; Resolution: 480×854px (~251ppi); Curved Gorilla Glass; Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
Performance	MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan OS; TI OMAP 3630 1GHz processor; PowerVR SGX530 GPU; 1GB RAM; 16GB/64GB internal storage (non-expandable)
Camera	Rear: 8MP (3264×2448px, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, auto-focus, dual-LED flash, 720p HD video @30fps); Front: 0.3MP (QCIF) for video calls
Battery	Removable Li-Ion 1450mAh (BL-5J); Talk time: Up to 11h (2G)/6.5h (3G); Standby time: Up to 380h (2G)/450h (3G)
Connectivity	HSPA+ 14.4/5.76 Mbps; GSM 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP); NFC; GPS (A-GPS); USB 2.0 (Micro-USB); No 3.5mm audio jack (uses Micro-USB adapter)
Key Features	Gesture-based navigation (no physical buttons); Swipe UI (influenced Windows Phone); HD video recording; Dolby Digital sound; MeeGo’s Linux-based ecosystem
Legacy	Nokia’s only MeeGo device; A fan favorite for its design and UI; Marked the end of Nokia’s independent OS journey before Windows Phone partnership

Comparative Overview (Key Metrics)

Model	Release	Form Factor	OS	Display	Camera (Rear)	Connectivity
N70	2005	Bar	Symbian S60 2nd Ed	2.1” 176×208 262K	2MP	GSM + GPRS + EDGE + BT
N95	2007	Dual-slider	Symbian S60 3rd Ed	2.6” 240×320 16M	5MP (Carl Zeiss)	UMTS + HSDPA + Wi-Fi + GPS
N8	2010	Bar	Symbian^3	3.5” 360×640 AMOLED	12MP (Carl Zeiss + Xenon)	HSPA + Wi-Fi + GPS + HDMI
N93	2006	Swivel	Symbian S60 3rd Ed	2.4” 240×320 16M	3MP (Carl Zeiss + 3x optical zoom)	UMTS + GPRS + EDGE + BT
N80	2005	Slider	Symbian S60 3rd Ed	2.1” 352×416 262K	3MP	UMTS + Wi-Fi + BT
N90	2005	Swivel	Symbian S60 2nd Ed	2.1” 352×416 262K	2MP (Carl Zeiss)	UMTS + GPRS + EDGE + BT
N9	2011	Bar (curved)	MeeGo 1.2	3.9” 480×854 AMOLED	8MP (Carl Zeiss)	HSPA+ + Wi-Fi + NFC + GPS