Top 5 Reasons Why Nokia N85 Is Better Than Nokia N96

August 26th, 2008 • Mark Guim • Filed Under •

The Nokia N85 was announced this morning and I’m surprised how this newcomer is forcing itself into the Nokia N96’s territory. The N96 is supposed to be the upgrade to the Nokia N95, according to product managers I spoke to, but it seems the lower-priced Nokia N85 is actually bringing more to the table. Read on for the top 5 reasons why the Nokia N85 is better than the Nokia N96.

N85 better than N96

#1 Power

The Nokia N85 comes with bigger battery with 1200 mAh vs 950 mAh on the Nokia N96. Take a look at these comparisons:

Talk time

  • Nokia N85: 6.9 hours on GSM, 4.5 hours on WCDMA, 9 hours VoIP
  • Nokia N96: 3.8 hours on GSM, 2.7 hours on WCDMA, (no VoIP on N96)

Standby

  • Nokia N85: GSM 363 hours, WCDMA 363 hours
  • Nokia N96: GSM 230 hrs, WCDMA 200 hours

#2 MicroUSB Charging

Reduce clutter with one less cable. The Nokia N85 can now be charged though the microUSB port simultaneously while doing data transfer. This is the first for Nseries phones, and a missing feature in the Nokia N96.

#3 FM Transmitter

The Nokia N85 has a built-in FM transmitter that will let us listen to the music from our phone directly on a radio. This feature was introduced in the Nokia N78 but is missing on the Nokia N96.

#4 Lens Cover

Readers told me they want lens cover on their cameraphones. The camera on the Nokia N85 is protected, but not the Nokia N96.

Nokia n85 Lens Cover
Lens cover on the back of the Nokia N85

#5 Screen

The Nokia N85 has new screen technology called AM OLED. You can read All About Symbian’s detailed explanation about AM OLED, but it basically means brighter, better colour gamut (numbers of colours that can be accurately displayed at same time), better contrast ratio, have a better response time, have better viewing angles and use less power than current Nseries devices including the Nokia N96

What do you think?

What do you think about the Nokia N85 vs N96 battle? Which one will win your wallet over and why?

Availability

The Nokia N85 launched today in the UK as well as in Asia. The North American version has not launched yet, but it will be just a matter of time.

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  • innocent
    i have n85 and i think it's an amazing cell phone that i'll not substitute it by any other one. I love my cell
  • jeff
    jumbo and dave if you get the knocked of versions like chinese versions which are fake of course your n85 phones are gone suck you should research and find the best place to buy, cheaper doesnt mean your gone get an original
  • Jumbo1
    Hi there guys, I purchased a Nokia N85 phone from China, big mistake, unable to link to PC Suite from phone to computer, Using Nokia USB cable, TYPE: RM-335
    IMEI #: 358585085046082
    LANGUAGE SET: 020 N85. ;;Latest updated not updated
  • dave
    ive jus got the n85 and i find its really slow, i cant liten to the radio and it has turned of a few times i took it back to the shop n it happened again so i dont really think its that good
  • Pooya
    I prefer n85 too! it has what i want from a mobile! it's LCD is 0.2 inch smaller but it is n't a good reason for me to pay more for n96. N85 's camera has the ability upto 20x digital zoom and macro ability, that 's what you can't see in n96 . . . power, screen and FM transmiter are the other reasons for me to buy a n85 mobile. I know that n95's camera is more powerfull in video mode and it's design looks better and also it is made in finland not china but I prefer n85 . . .
  • sridhar
    Which is the best? N85 or 5800 express music
  • Mahbubul Ameen
    I bought a N85 in March, 09. I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised by what this N-Series has to offer. N85 is in a class of it's own
  • James
    Do Nokia N85 got GPS nevigation???
  • NokiaLover
    i LOVE this phone. i just have 1 problem. THE WOBBLY slider. I bought mine from a Nokia Store and they had 5 available units at the time and all have wobbly sliders. Mine is the one with least wobbliness. Is there a way i can have that repaired? thanks.
  • I think that the N85 is going to completely dominate this year. However sony ericsson are given them a good run for their money, while it seems that Samsung have actually been left behind. I actually did my own review of the nokia n85 here: http://www.topmobilephonereviews.co.uk/Nokia-N85
  • qwerty
    i have an N85 ,and it totally rules over N96... its an overall great device in a slim package !
  • Leo
    After some reviews & opinions i've read, i surely be going for N85.
    I have just one thing in mind: OLED SCREEN's DURABILITY,since my hands get wet more frequently due to sweat.Im thinking how my situation affect OLED's Life, since it isn't water resistant.
  • ZX
    i want to add that the prossesor of the n85 arm 11 is twice better than the one in the n96 arm 9 one
  • scream
    n96 dont have a lens cover because it has a kickstand around the camera and only n96 has it
    the second think i can say that n96 has the media keys on top and its very useful
    but short battery life and lcd screen disadvantages for n96
  • shamzzz
    omg went to the shops to get n96 but now i want the n85 didnt even realise there was a n85!!!!! but it so much better i tried using both and the n96 is slow and when i press the buttons it just basically dont work for me bit more complicated i guesss and the n85 looks better than the n96 but i thought i wont get it just yet thought id do a bit more reasearch on the net b4 i get it haha and i will definately get the n85 now !!!!
  • kc
    Well to each is their own opinion .. some love the n82 and some love and worship the n85: so be it, for whatever the reasons are. However, I have the n96 and before it I had the n95 and I can tell u one thing, this machine is sexy, smooth, better looking, works alot faster, has better quality pictures and videos and is a beautiful piece to have and the envy of the owners of any other phone!! Who cares how it compares to n82 and n85 after all this. You can brag all you want, it's what you want to believe that wins in the end! I chose n96 and I love that toy!! On your end, just enjoy your toys. It's that simple. Thanks you!!!
  • David
    Just got the n85. Had n95 8gb previously. Graphically, it's like going from a regular TV to a flat screen HDTV. The colors and contrast are spectacular. the n85 shows details that aren't visible on the n95.
    I have three seasons of Justice League Unlimited on my 8gb card as well as 560 songs (around 53 hrs of music) and around 924 pictures. Still have 1.6gb free so memory isn't a problem.
    and it's fast. with my n95, if i loaded more than 30 java games, it became sluggish. with the n85, no lag. fastest load time from powered off to accessing memory i've seen.
    awesome, awesome phone....except for 2 problems. gps with nokia maps is off. shows my location 50-300 meters off as opposed to google maps which is accurate. hopefully firmware update will correct this.
    and, although scrolling through the gallery is much, much faster than on n85. the info on each image doesn't include what album it belongs to. it's a seperate tag, which is kinda annoying.
    oh and when music player is on, if usb is connected. it attempts to "refresh" itself which is annoying
  • Emmy
    Hi. I have just got the N96 on 3 for £24 per mth. I have two weeks to decide if I want it. So as yet I haben't put my sim card in and having left the phone on standby yesterday having charged it up all day sunday, I was not impress to find the handset flat when I came home... naughty N96, I fink I will send you back and get your younger fitter brother....
  • ratanak
    I do love all kinds of Nokia Nseries, especially Nokia N85. What are difference Nseries will you show after Nokia N85?
  • iejal9006
    hey guys...

    just wanna to check with you all...does n85 support push mail?and how much does it cost now (m'sia)?
  • @iejal9006, push email is possible thanks to Nokia Email Service http://email.nokia.com which is currently free.
  • can anyone tell me, in its ultimate storage capacity, how much song can be stored in Nokia N85.

    Thanks
    Cuetian
  • i love ipswich
    i love nokia n96 it is 5mp and 16gb
  • sexy boy ryan glitter
    i have a nokia n95 and i am going to get a lg kc910 renoir but a lot i have seen the nokia 96 and the nokia n85 or a nokia n79 and i mite get one of them instead of the lg kc910 i no that all the phone i want to get are all a lot of money and are all very good but what is better the lg i want or the nokia n79 n85 or the n96 i nead help with this please reply to this and give me adviice good by good people.
  • sexy boy ryan glitter
    hello i do not have a nokia n96 or a nokia n85 but i do have a sony ericsson w902 the phone has a 5mp camera and 30 frames per secones video reconding and the phone is very good the phone is slim and had a 2.2 inch scratch resistant screen and a good fm radio and lots more i have had the phone for a day now i got it from the carphone wearhouse it was 299 pounds on vodafone and it was with 20 pounds top up as well it hold a lot of songs i have 375 songs on the phone and a 8gb card for it and the phone has a lot of good stuff and more the music go up very load very very load but the phone dos not have a 3.5mm head phone jack bab but all in all it is a very good phone by it
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