Nokia N86 8MP

Nokia N86 8MP

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 country	June 2009
Predecessor	Nokia N85 Nokia N82
Form factor	Two-Way Slider
Dimensions	103.4 mm × 51.4 mm × 16.5 mm
Weight	149 g (0.33 lb)
Operating system	Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2 (v30.009)
CPU	ARM 11 434 MHz processor
Memory	77 MB internal memory; 8 GB mass memory
Removable storage	MicroSD, up to 16 GB supported with microSDHC support
Battery	Li-Ion 1200 mAh (BL-5K)
Data inputs	Keypad
Display	240×320 px, 2.6 in, Active Matrix OLED technology
Rear camera	8 Megapixels (main) with 28 mm wide camera lens
Front camera	VGA videocall (Front)
Connectivity	USB 2.0 via MicroUSB , Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, FM transmitter, Tv-out

The Nokia N86 8MP is a Symbian Series 60 mobile phone. One of its main selling points is its photography features.^[1]

It was Nokia's first camera phone to have an 8 megapixel sensor, 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.^[2]

The N86 8MP has a toughened glass front cover and metal detailing. It is similar in specification to the Nokia N85, with a 2.6-inch OLED display and the "dual-slider" form factor.^[3][4]. It also has the same kickback stand so it's possible to use as a small standalone screen, and it's possible to configure the opening of the stand to launch applications such as the video player.^[5]

The N86 8MP is a 3.5G 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, and FM radio, and there is also a FM transmitter. It is rated to give 6 hours talktime, 25 hours music playback and 11 days on standby on a full charge.^[2]

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 March 17 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.^[6]

Firmware Updates

[July 6th 2009] The Nokia N86 8MP received a big firmware upgrade, to v11.043. That bought 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.^[7]

[September 30th 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) ^[8]

[January 11th 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.^[9]

[April 15th 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.^[10]

References

1. ^ UK Mobile Phone Blog: Nokia N86 8MP Camera Review
2. ^ ^{a b} Mobile Gazette: Nokia N86 8MP
3. ^ "Nokia N86 8MP webpage". Nokia. http://europe.nokia.com/A41485555. Retrieved 2009-04-12. 
4. ^ "Nokia Nseries launch most advanced imaging device live at MWC". Nseries Innovation Newsdesk. http://2009.nseries.com/2009/2/17/47.aspx. Retrieved 2009-04-12. ^{[dead link]}
5. ^ Engadget: Nokia N86 8MP features amazing active kickstand
6. ^ News: allaboutsymbian.com
7. ^ News: allaboutsymbian.com
8. ^ News: allaboutsymbian.com
9. ^ News: allaboutsymbian.com
10. ^ News: allaboutsymbian.com

External links

Media related to Nokia N86 8MP at Wikimedia Commons

• Official N86 8MP website
• MWC 2009 photo gallery
• Some rare collection of various reviews related to n86 and its camera
• Time lapse treat- nokia conversations