Preview: Nokia N96 Specifications Leaked
February 7th, 2008 • Mark Guim • Filed Under •
The Nokia N96 specifications have been leaked at the Nokia Germany site. It’s got some really interesting features, but I’m iffy about the small battery, 950 mah reminiscent of the poor battery life on the original Nokia N95. Is this the next Nokia flagship? I translated the page to english and list the features here.
Source: Stefan, Intomobile: German Nokia webmasters leak N96 specifications
Supported networks
- UMTS networks (WCDMA 2100/850; HSDPA)
- Quad-band operation in GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks (EDGE)
- Automatic frequency band and mode switching
- DVB-H, class C, 470-750 MHz
Dimensions
- Volume: 92 cm 3
- Weight: 125 g
- Length: 103 mm
- Width: 55 mm
- Depth: 18 mm (places to 20 mm)
Memory
- 16 GB of internal flash memory, memory expansion via hot-swappable microSD memory cards
- Approximate storage capacity is 16 GB disk space:
- – Video: 40 hours
- – Music: 12,000 songs
- 128 Mbytes of RAM, 256 Mbytes of system memory (operating system plus dynamic memory for user data)
Operating Hours
- Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh
- Talk time: GSM: up to 220 min; UMTS: Up to 150 min
- Stand-by Time: GSM: Up to 220 hours; UMTS up to 200 hours
- Video playback: Up to 5 hours (in offline mode)
- Music playback: Up to 14 hours (in offline mode)
- TV Play: Up to 4 hours (DVB-H)
Display and user interface
- QVGA TFT display with a 6.1 inch diagonal display (2.8 inches) and 16.7 million colours at a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels
- User interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
- Active standby mode, multimedia menu
Data transfer
- In UMTS networks (WCDMA 2100/850) are both voice and data connections possible (packet switched connections to max. 3.6 Mbit / s (download) or 384 kbps (upload), circuit connections to max. 64 Kbps -
- Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) for the simultaneous use of voice and packet data connections in GSM / EDGE networks. Class A, multi-slot Class 11, max. Data transmission speed to Herunter-/Hochladen: 177.6 / 118.4 kbps
- EGPRS Class B, multi-slot Class 32, max. Data transmission speed to Herunter-/Hochladen: 296/177, 6 kbps
- GPRS Class B, multi-slot Class 32, max. Data transmission speed to Herunter-/Hochladen: 107/64, 2 kbit / s
Video Center
- Video Center: Central application for video experiences
- Access to the recent play videos and simple continuation of play
- My Videos: collection of videos stored in the device
- Access to Internet video, compatible with news feeds and video podcasts, updates and downloads directly over the cellular network
- Catalog for new Internet video
Video codecs and formats
- MPEG-4 Part 2 (H.263/SP), up to VGA at 30 frames / s codec with hardware acceleration, max. QVGA on the screen of the device, max. SDTV on TV Output
- MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264/SP), up to VGA at 30 frames / s codec with hardware acceleration, max. QVGA on the screen of the device, max. SDTV on TV Output
- Windows Media Video (WMV9), up to CIF / QVGA at 30 frames / s codec with hardware acceleration, max. QVGA on the screen of the device, max. SDTV on TV Output
- Real Video (QCIF) with 30 frames / s
- Support for Flash movies in Internet Browser
- Digital rights management: OMA DRM 1, OMA DRM 2, WM DRM (Windows Media DRM)
Live TV
- DVB-H-based mobile TV with integrated antenna
- DVB-H, class C, 470-750 MHz
- Access to videos on the browser
- Downloading, streaming and playback during download
- Support for Flash movies
Music
- Digital music player - support for MP3, AAC, eAAC +, WMA and album cover
- Editing and sharing playlists
- Equalizer and visualization of sounds
- Online search and purchase music tracks in Nokia Music Store - with support for WM DRM-protected files (Windows Media DRM)
Radio
- FM stereo radio (87,5-108 MHz) with support for RDS; possibility for the use of the VHF radios in offline mode
- Nokia Internet Radio
Main Camera
- Up to 5 megapixels (2,592 x 1,944 pixels)
- Optics by Carl Zeiss
- Autofocus, automatic exposure control
- Aperture: F2.8
- Focal Length: 5.2 mm
- Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
- Two flashlights (LED), video light, lighting-support autofocus and recording progress indicator
Second Camera
- VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Video recording function
- Video recording in MPEG-4 format, with up to VGA 30 frames / s
- Digital video stabilization
- Video clip length: Depends on available space
- Video File Format: MP4 (standard), 3GPP (for MMS messages)
- Program settings for automatic, a video light, white balance and color mood
Photography
- Photo Resolution: Up to 5 megapixels (2,592 x 1,944 pixels)
- Format for photographs: JPEG / EXIF
- Details on the recording location: Automatic recording of information on location in the image file
- Program settings for automatic, flash, serial shots, self-timer, color humor, white balance, contrast, exposure correction, help
Discover
- Digital maps and navigation
- Integrated GPS module with support for A-GPS (Assisted GPS)
- Nokia Maps application
- Free downloadable maps for more than 150 countries, millions of locations, location details and satellite images **
- To purchase upgrades available multimedia travel guides and navigation services for the car navigation Sprachgestützte
- For pedestrians: Special optimized for pedestrian navigation with Directions
E-mail and Messaging
- Easy-to-use e-mail client with support for attachments (photos, videos, music files, and text documents)
- Support for e-mail protocols SMTP, IMAP4 and POP3, as well as for MMS and SMS messages Common SMS-/MMS-Editor
- Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (optional)
Mobile Internet Access
- Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map function, visual history display, support for HTML and JavaScript, Flash Lite 3.0, and for Flash videos
- Support for news feeds (RSS)
Connection options
- WLAN (IEEE802.11 g / b) with support for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
- USB 2.0 micro-USB port (Type B)
- 3.5-mm jack for connecting a standard headphone and TV output for connecting a TV for playback of photos and videos (PAL / NTSC)
- Bluetooth 2.0 with support for stereo audio transmission (Bluetooth profile “Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), and EDR (Enhanced Data Rates)
- Use of Nokia PC Suite for Nseries devices (PC software), in conjunction with Bluetooth wireless connections or cable connections to the USB port compatible PCs
Standard package
- Nokia N96
- Nokia battery BL-5F
- Nokia data cable CA-101
- Nokia video output cable, CA-75U
- Nokia Stereo Headset-HS-45, with remote AD-54
- Nokia cigarette lighter charger cable DC-4
- Nokia compact AC-5E
Thoughts
I’m surprised at the built-in 16gb plus a memory card slot. I’m also surprised at the DVB-H support for live TV. The 2.8 inch screen is great, but I’m still wondering if this will be the next Nokia flagship. What do you think?
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pretty cool idea! 
you can change it in the clock application. 
from where can i buy this one for 70$??? 
This problem is solved. It was something wrong with connection, but new problem has appeared. When I click on the ...
how do I change the Date? 
i knew the Battery was going to be ok, i bought a N95 8GB and before that i used a ...
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Will Feature pack 9.3 apps be compatible with 9.2? Because mostly I only see S60V2 or S60V3 in app description, ...
caliboy99 on 7 February 2008:
All that multimedia power but such a weak battery! Here we go again, i think ill wait till they come out with the -4 version. But it does have flagship qualities, lets hope it makes it out before the tui specs are leaked.
James @ Nokia Creative on 8 February 2008:
Hi Mark… Do you know if DVB-H is widely available yet?
ladiko on 8 February 2008:
no xenon-flash =(
ARJW on 8 February 2008:
Wow, niec leak, and great specs. Too bad there’s no US 3G, anemic battery, and the DVB-H isn’t technically on in the US. Other than that though, wow. A very impressive offering on Nokia’s side.
They shouldn’t piss of Germans though; this one seems spitful more than anything else.
Mark Guim on 8 February 2008:
@James No DVB-H here in the US. This seems like the N92 update.
Tom on 8 February 2008:
Not super impressed. I was hoping for a 6 or 7mp camera, and a bigger battery.
I’ll probably buy one anyway.
Sri on 8 February 2008:
We need all these features + Xenon flash + Better Battery in candy bar. Slide is stylish. But, problem comes when we keep in pocket.:)
Hannu on 10 February 2008:
Its great to be finnish! Go Nokia!
headshot on 13 February 2008:
bulky. but hey, with all those specs, this will surely be the next nokia flagship phone
jj on 18 February 2008:
yo guys i think nokia should make a touchscreen editon of this phone.yes with a better battery and zoom for the camera and also with 3d accelerometer.
dan on 13 March 2008:
Again the battery problem!I already have problems with N95!I think Nokia will solve that before N96 comes out.Maybe touch screen would be good as well?I think that would be perfect for such a perfect phone.Go Nokia!
merd on 10 April 2008:
ARJW has it right. needs the xenon. i saw your vid on youtube. big difference… why skip on features like this when it has all the other bells and whistles. its like getting an ice cream sundae with no nuts on top. yeah its got whipped cream, but its deluxe with the nuts.
i am in the US also, so the 3G is important to me unfortunately. i need to switch from tmobile
but their plans are more reasonable. would like to use the wifi and see what the dTv is like also. thanks for the stuffs!
Mark Guim on 11 April 2008:
@merd there’s a rumor xenon will be added to the Nokia N96. I hope it’s true.
Munif on 26 June 2008:
Nokia should find a solution for the battery. the phone is very attractive .
LAM on 15 July 2008:
HI
dose this phone support the arabic languages
if anyone use it can tell what languages dose nokia n96 support
with many thanks
lola on 17 July 2008:
hi guys
any one know what languages dose it support
darren on 2 August 2008:
when does this phone come out in the UK?
Tiger-com on 4 August 2008:
With the Nokia N95, you do generally have to recharge it everyday, I’m assuming this will follow the legacy that is the N95?
Not that it bothers me….although I would prefer a better battery life.
danny mac. on 5 September 2008:
lets hope this is an improvement on the n95.for 1 the battery was a load of rubbish,every 1 i know with the n95 said there phone freezes and is very slow.sometimes when on the web it decides to turn itself off and take forever to start back up.and when the battery is gone….its gone.