Nokia N96

Name: Nokia N96
Brand: Nokia
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.18.20

Model: N96
Brand: Nokia
Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (4 votes)
Price: 220 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2008
Dimensions: 103 x 55 x 18 mm
Weight: 125 g
Chipset:
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: TFT 2.8 inches
Battery: 950 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 5MP
Front camera: Single, 0.3MP

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Nokia N96 specs

Common

Brand and model	Nokia N96
Launch date	2008, February

Price

First price	220 EUR

Design

Height	4.06 in (103 mm)
Width	2.17 in ( 55 mm)
Depth	0.71 in ( 18 mm)
Weight	4.41 oz (125 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Black, Silver, Quartz
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	TFT
Size	2.8 in
Screen Area	24.3 cm²
Resolution	240 x 320 px
Points per inch	143 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	4:3
Ratio (screen:body)	42.9%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

CPU	- 264 MHz Dual ARM 9

Memory

Internal Memory	16 GB, 128 MB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, AF
Features	Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Video Recording	480p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-VGA videocall camera

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM Card	Mini-SIM
Speed	HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
SAR EU	0.82 W/kg (head)
SAR	0.68 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth	2.0, A2DP
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS; Nokia Maps
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	950 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 220 h (2G) / 192 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 3 h 40 min (2G) / 2 h 36 min (3G) Audio playback - Up to 14 h
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS

Sensors

Accelerometer

Other specifications

Others	-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 --Dual slide design -Built-in kickstand

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Nokia. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the Nokia N96 Specs

The Nokia N96 is a classic smartphone with a model identifier sm_id: 783, released in February 2008. It brings the reliability of Nokia, as indicated by its brand name (br_id: 37), to users who prefer a device capable of handling essential communication and multimedia needs without modern complexity. This handset does not support 4G or 5G networks but is compatible with GSM and HSPA technologies (net_tec: GSM / HSPA), allowing use on GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 frequencies (net_2g) and HSPA speeds up to 3.6/0.384 Mbps.

Operating on Symbian OS 9.3 with S60 rel. 3.2 (os_name, os_version), this device offers a classic user interface known for its simplicity and effectiveness. The internal storage is 16 GB complemented by 128 MB of RAM, and there is a dedicated microSD slot that can support up to 32 GB (memory_card, memory_int). With a weight of 125 grams (weight), the Nokia N96 has a compact body measuring 103 x 55 x 18 mm (size1, size2, size3).

The device comes equipped with a 2.8-inch TFT screen (screen_size) sporting a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels (screen_res) with a pixel density of 143 PPI (screen_ppi) and supporting 16 million colors (screen_colors). It does not feature touchscreen capabilities (screen_touch). Connectivity options include Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g with UPnP technology, microUSB 2.0, and GPS with A-GPS support (bluetooth, wifi, usb, gps).

Photography is handled by a single 5 MP rear camera featuring autofocus and Carl Zeiss optics, accompanied by an LED flash, with video recording at 480p@30fps (camera_mp, camera_specs, camera_features, camera_video). A 0.3 MP VGA front-facing camera is available for video calls (selfi_mp, selfi_specs).

Additional features include stereo FM radio with RDS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a suite of multimedia playback options that cover a range of formats. The phone also offers a DVB-H TV broadcast receiver, document viewer, predictive text input, and a dual slide design with a built-in kickstand (radio, 3mm_jack, other1). The Nokia N96 comes in colors such as Black, Silver, and Quartz (colors) and includes an accelerometer among its sensors (sensors).

Despite its age, the Nokia N96 was assessed to be worth 220 EUR at launch (price, price_eur), with SAR values meeting required standards (sar, sar_eu). Encourage users to explore all the detailed features of the Nokia N96, presented further down, and see how this model stacks up against others through comparisons to gain a comprehensive understanding of its capabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nokia N96 cost?

The price of the Nokia N96 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 220 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Nokia N96 come out?

Nokia N96 mobile was launched on in these colors: Black, Silver, Quartz.

What is the size and weight of Nokia N96 ?

The Nokia N96 has dimensions of Height: 103 mm Width: 55 mm Thickness: 18 mm and weighs approximately 125 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Nokia N96?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 2.8 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 240 x 320 px at a pixel density of 143 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Nokia N96 have?

Device comes with chipset with processor 264 MHz Dual ARM 9. Nokia N96 is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 128 MB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Nokia N96?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 5 MP, AF and features like Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Nokia N96?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of VGA videocall camera and features like