After nearly 2 sets of unofficial leaks and a number of debates with regard to the authenticity of these leaks on many forums, including Nokia Conversations, Nokia have finally officially unveiled the Nokia N97 Mini at the Nokia World 2009 which took place in September earlier this year. The mini is a slightly stripped – down version of Nokia’s flagship, the Nokia N97 and should be released in October worldwide, including in the UK. The price of the Nokia N97 Mini is estimated to be around 300 euro (£275) before any taxes or subsidies. The Nokia N97 Mini Reviews have been quite positive so let’s have a look under the hoods and see whether the phone is worth purchasing.
The Nokia N97 Mini can be used on any 2G or 3G network, meaning that you can use it anywhere in the world. The phone is fairly slim at 14.2 mm. This is with a slider QWERTY, making it all the more appreciable. The phone is, however, a bit heavy at 138 grams and you might feel a bit uncomfortable when you are carrying it around in tight jeans. The phone utilizes a 3.2 inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360×640 pixels and can display a maximum of 16 million colours. A proximity sensor as well as an accelerometer sensor are also present on the phone.
The 3.5 mm audio jack allows you to use your favourite headsets rather than the standard ones provided with your phone. The phone’s internal memory is 8GB, expandable by another 16 GB via a microSD memory card.
Internet connectivity is possible via EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA. Stereo Bluetooth and microUSB v20 connectivity are also available. A 5 MP Carl Zeiss camera is present with a dual LED flash and autofocus. The phone should be available later in October so when that day arrives be sure to check out all the Nokia N97 Mini deals on offer.
