Nokia N97 Specifications

By Joseph Hanlon on 07 July 2009

The N97 features class-leading specs matched with outstanding design and build, but it loses marks for the Symbian platform that desperately needs an overhaul to stay competitive.

Editor's rating:8.0 User rating:7.7

Battery Life

  • Talktime 6.5 hours
  • Standby time 430 hours

Camera

  • Camera resolution 5-megapixel
  • Camera flash LED
  • Video capture Yes

Connectivity

  • Network(s) GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 2100
  • Wireless technology Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
  • Data Services GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
  • GPS receiver Yes
  • USB Yes

Display

  • Screen resolution 640 x 360 pixels
  • Number of colours 16 million

Entertainment

  • Games Yes
  • Video player Yes

Functionality

  • Input method QWERTY keyboard, Touchscreen
  • Ringtone options Monophonic, Polyphonic, MP3
  • Synchronisation method(s) USB2.0, ActiveSync
  • Operating system Symbian
  • Supported audio file formats AAC, AAC+, MP3, WMA
  • Supported video file formats MPEG-4, Real Video, WMV
  • Supported picture file formats JPG
  • Web browser Yes
  • Voice recorder Yes
  • Java Yes

General

  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 55 x 18 x 117 mm
  • Weight 150 g
  • ROM 32000 MB

Memory

  • Expansion slot microSD

Messaging

  • Messaging capabilities SMS, MMS, E-mail, Instant Messaging
  • Email protocols POP3, IMAP4
  • Push e-mail Yes

Other

  • Phone type 3G, Multimedia, Business, Smartphone, GPS
  • Form factor Slider
  • Included accessories Manual, Software (Windows), Charger, Stereo headset, USB cable

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