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Nokia N96 Specifications
Nokia
Released 2008, Feb 15
- 125g, 18mm thickness
- Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
- 16GB storage, microSDHC
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 1.7 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
2.8"
240x320 pixels
5MP
480p
128MB RAM
950mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 1900 - American version | |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2008, February. Released 2008, September |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 18 mm, 92 cc (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.71 in) |
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| Weight | 125 g (4.41 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| ??? | Dual slide design Built-in kickstand |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 16M colors |
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| Size | 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~42.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density) |
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Platform
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OS | Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2 |
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| CPU | 264 MHz Dual ARM 9 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 128MB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash | |
| Video | 480p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | VGA videocall camera |
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| Video |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| Alert types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology |
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| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer |
|---|---|---|
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS reader | |
| ??? | DVB-H TV broadcast receiver WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player TV-out Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Predictive text input Push to talk Voice dial/memo |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F) |
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| Stand-by | Up to 220 h (2G) / 192 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 3 h 40 min (2G) / 2 h 36 min (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 14 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, Silver, Quartz |
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| SAR | 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.82 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Loudspeaker | Voice 73dB / Noise 76dB / Ring 78dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -73.5dB |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nokia N96 worth buying in 2026?
Nokia N96 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Nokia N96?
Nokia N96 has a 950 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Nokia N96 have?
Nokia N96 features a 2.80-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Nokia N96?
Genze rates Nokia N96 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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