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Nokia N96

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Nokia N96

2008 • Symbian • 2G, 3G

Nokia N96 matters as a Nokia phone in 2008 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 5 MP camera, 950 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Specifications

Release year2008
OSSymbian
Network2G, 3G
Display2.8" / TFT, 16M colors / 240 x 320
Battery950 mAh
MemoryRAM 128 MB, Storage 16384 MB
CameraMain 5 MP, Front -
Body125 g / 103 mm x 55 mm x 18 mm
Network technologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Network speedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
GPRSClass 32, 107 / 64.2 kbps
EDGEClass 32, 296 kbps; DTM Class 11, 177 kbps
Announced2008.0
StatusDiscontinued
Body buildDual slide design Built-in kickstand
SIMMini-SIM
Screen/body ratio42.9
CPU264 MHz Dual ARM 9
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory16GB 128MB RAM
RAM text0.125
Main camera text5.0
Main camera featuresCarl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Main camera video480p@30fps
Selfie camera textVGA videocall camera
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth2.0
GPSYes, with A-GPS; Nokia Maps
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer
Battery typeRemovable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
ColorsBlack, Silver, Quartz
PriceUSD 323.4

Why This Model Matters

Nokia N96 matters as a Nokia phone in 2008 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 5 MP camera, 950 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Descriptions

Nokia N96 is a Nokia phone released in 2008. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Symbian software, 2G and 3G connectivity, 2.8" display, 950 mAh battery, and 16384 MB storage.

Nokia N96 fits into Nokia's lineup as a phone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G and 3G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include 264 MHz Dual ARM 9 chipset, camera features such as Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, dual slide design built-in kickstand, and stereo fm radio, rds, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.

For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices from 2008, Nokia N96 is useful as a reference point for what a phone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 16384 MB of storage, 950 mAh battery capacity, and 5 MP main camera.

On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia N96 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as TFT, 16M colors and 103 x 55 x 18 mm and 125 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.