Nokia N96 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: THIS isn't revolutionary, but as a multimedia device it is one of the better mobile phones on the market.

Pros: 2.8" display, 5 megapixel camera, HSDPA capable, built-in GPS, two-way slider, 16GB internal memory with microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack

Cons: Sluggish user interface, plastic build, DVB-H capabilities currently useless in Australia, overpriced

Verdict: Unlike its predecessor, the N96 isn't revolutionary but it remains a reasonable upgrade to the N95. It's expensive and the DVB-H feature is useless in Australia, but as a multimedia device it is one of the better mobile phones on the market.

Review summary: Nokia's motivation in releasing the N96, it seems, is to supplant the N95--already an excellent phone in its own right--with something even better

Pros: - Easy to use, - Plenty of photo, video and audio options, - Flash support, - High quality screen

Cons: - Double-slider mechanism fragile, - No DivX support, - Flimsy support

Verdict: The N96 is a great multimedia phone, but it doesn't bring many new features to the table--it's telling that the most noteworthy addition compared to the N95 is an extra 8 GB of memory. There's no need to drop your N95 just yet, but if you're in the ...

Review summary: The Nokia N96 is one of this year's most eagerly awaited mobile phones. Packed with the kind of features that would make MacGyver giddy, this handset will appeal to anyone with an addiction to bleeding-edge technology. With 16GB of onboard memory and ...

Pros: 16GB memory with the option to expand ; GPS ; HSDPA ; 5-megapixel camera ; table stand

Cons: Chunky, plasticky build ; some N95 users may have expected more ; Web browser not as good as Safari

Verdict: The N96 has everything a gadgeteer could want, including vast amounts of memory, a good camera, great video playback quality and built-in GPS. But its build quality is a bit iffy and it's not as easy to use as the iPhone

Review summary: Can the N96 build on the success of the N95 8GB, or will it be out classed by the ever improving competition?

Review summary: It's a little slimmer and it has loads of storage, but Nokia's latest flagship model has little to justify its top-shelf price tag.

Pros: New streamlined design, All major connectivity options included, Bright, sharp 2.8-inch display, Massive 16GB internal storage plus microSD expansion

Cons: Processing, battery life and features have not been significantly improved since the original N95, Expensive compared to the alternatives

Verdict: Without any significant technological advances since its predecessor, the N96 struggles to impress. Its 16GB of storage is great, and the kickstand is a handy addition, but overall Nokia's latest "flagship" model has little to justify its top-shelf ...