Nokia N86 8MP Hands On Photos From Singapore

February 16th, 2009 • Mark Guim • 144 comments

We told you about an 8 megapixel Nokia Nseries to be announced at MWC and we were right! Nokia haven’t announced it at MWC yet, but Lester Chan from Singapore has taken close-up photos of the device from Showcase Nokia 2009. It is labeled as the Nokia N86 8MP.

Let’s take a look!

N86 8mp

From what I can see from the photos, it looks like the Nokia N86 8MP is an upgraded Nokia N85 with a desk stand swivel, 8 megapixel camera, and new button style.

UPDATE

Specifications Highlights

3rd Edition FP2
1200 maH battery
AM OLED 2.6in display 240×320 resolution
8mp camera with aperture f/2.4 (good for low light)
Mechanical shutter goes up to 1/1000 sec (good for action shots)
Video 640×480 resolution at 30 FPS
Scratch Resistant hard-glass front
3rd gen dual LED flash and video light
8GB internal storage + microSD slot

What do you think of the Nokia N86?

Xpress0705

I am really deceived with Nokia.It does not take into consideration the suggestion of users like SE & Samsung does!They released an “8MP Cameraphone” that lacks a Xenon flash which is a basic thing in any cheap camera.The reason is the same as in Nokia N97.They are going to use the flash as video light.If they really wanted to to that ,they could have put the LEDs along with a Xenon flash like Sony Ericsson did in K850i & C905i!Now we wont be able to get neither a good photo nor video in the dark.It will still have the blueish tint that we get when using LEDs in the dark.The photos in the dark are going to su#* even if the phone has a 3rd generation dual LED flash.Dual LEDs can’t be compared to a Xenon which is way brighter than LEDs.

They could also have increased the resolution of the OLED screen from a standard QVGA(320×240) which is already outdated to atleast one like in the new Nokia 6260s which has a HVGA(320×480).At 2.6in”,it does make a difference when seen with the naked eyes.The 6260s screen has doubled the number of pixels N86 8MP has!The images looks finer on that display and its perfect for web browsing.

Nokia is no more what it was 3 years ago,when it released the Nokia N95.They can no more impress us.They just make the same phones with minors changes in functions & change in its design.Nokia then sells it at almost double the price!They rely on their diminishing brand name for charging high price!

At this rate,it wont be long before seeing Nokia losing its first place to Samsung,HTC & Sony Ericsson who innovates all the time with novelties.Nokia is lagging behind in all departments.Be it camera,design,innovation,hardware,etc…If Nokia doesn’t do anything right now,they are going to lose lots of Nokia hardcore fans and I am one among them….
http://www.mickyfin.vox.com Micky

Ok, we heard you the first time.

Nokia’s argument, and reasoning behind NOT using Xenon, is in actual fact, new technologies being used in the N86 lens. Its the widest lens in any of Nokia’s handsets, it’s also been discussed in the Q&A today by Igor that these new technologies, increase the quality of low light conditions, thus the reason to no longer use the Xenon, asd the dual led has been proven in tests to perform just as well.

That being said, i would like to see proof of this myself, side by side shots in the same conditions for example. We have already see marks own photo case studies here with single, dual led’s, and Xenon, but we really need to see some examples from this N86 before we can dismiss Xenon.

just my 2 cents
- illusionado
  
  @Micky, ryt bro
http://www.mickyfin.vox.com Micky

Ok, we heard you the first time.

Nokia’s argument, and reasoning behind NOT using Xenon, is in actual fact, new technologies being used in the N86 lens. Its the widest lens in any of Nokia’s handsets, it’s also been discussed in the Q&A today by Igor that these new technologies, increase the quality of low light conditions, thus the reason to no longer use the Xenon, asd the dual led has been proven in tests to perform just as well.

That being said, i would like to see proof of this myself, side by side shots in the same conditions for example. We have already see marks own photo case studies here with single, dual led’s, and Xenon, but we really need to see some examples from this N86 before we can dismiss Xenon.

just my 2 cents
- illusionado
  
  @Micky, ryt bro
Jambo

Like many people, I’m holding out for a N82 replacement with a xenon flash. If Nokia want to convince me that the new lens on the N86 combined with their latest 3rd gen LED flash is as good as xenon, I’m going to have to see some pretty conclusive proof.

Also, as according to the Nokia road that surfaced a while back, this is the N85 revamp. If that’s so, then have we still got a 8mp, 3″ screen, candybar Nokia to come too?….
- illusionado
  
  @Jambo, price does matter..what if they create a 2.8″ phone? then who will buy? 2millions only?
  
  price, eco, suitability, usability, innovations and some sorts of specs for n86
Jambo

Like many people, I’m holding out for a N82 replacement with a xenon flash. If Nokia want to convince me that the new lens on the N86 combined with their latest 3rd gen LED flash is as good as xenon, I’m going to have to see some pretty conclusive proof.

Also, as according to the Nokia road that surfaced a while back, this is the N85 revamp. If that’s so, then have we still got a 8mp, 3″ screen, candybar Nokia to come too?….
Jambo

Like many people, I’m holding out for a N82 replacement with a xenon flash. If Nokia want to convince me that the new lens on the N86 combined with their latest 3rd gen LED flash is as good as xenon, I’m going to have to see some pretty conclusive proof.

Also, as according to the Nokia road that surfaced a while back, this is the N85 revamp. If that’s so, then have we still got a 8mp, 3″ screen, candybar Nokia to come too?….
- illusionado
  
  @Jambo, price does matter..what if they create a 2.8″ phone? then who will buy? 2millions only?
  
  price, eco, suitability, usability, innovations and some sorts of specs for n86
Andy Burgin

The N86 in White looks Brilliant an will definetly be my next mobile i will be getting,o.k Samsung started the 8 mega-pixel race, but the software on Samsung mobiles is not on Par with Nokia,Samsung make good looking mobiles but the features on there mobiles do not match Nokia anyway,
- illusionado
  
  @Andy Burgin, ryt choice bro
Andy Burgin

The N86 in White looks Brilliant an will definetly be my next mobile i will be getting,o.k Samsung started the 8 mega-pixel race, but the software on Samsung mobiles is not on Par with Nokia,Samsung make good looking mobiles but the features on there mobiles do not match Nokia anyway,
- illusionado
  
  @Andy Burgin, ryt choice bro
Nkav

Hi,

1st time poster here!

Im kinda confused, nokia have boosted up a n85 (good starting point) and turned it into highly polished product but why the heck did they leave the screen the same size??

Surely alot of peeps use the pics catpured with the phone as a wallpaper??

And with every other company and its aunt currently increasing screen size this looks kinda half assed by by our Finnish friends

WHAT GIVES NOKIA?

This is really infuriating as i currently have a N95 (was a proud owner since day of release) and have been waiting with Zen like patience for a decent upgrade but the N86 (loooove the 8MP) is already starting to look kinda flawed!

Im just gona wait on the N97 now (im praying that by time of release they give it the N86 camera!)

Peace!
- illusionado
  
  @Nkav, bro phone for all not phone for riches.
  
  also the standard screen size is now 2.4″
  
  2.6″ is quiet a difference
Nkav

Hi,

1st time poster here!

Im kinda confused, nokia have boosted up a n85 (good starting point) and turned it into highly polished product but why the heck did they leave the screen the same size??

Surely alot of peeps use the pics catpured with the phone as a wallpaper??

And with every other company and its aunt currently increasing screen size this looks kinda half assed by by our Finnish friends

WHAT GIVES NOKIA?

This is really infuriating as i currently have a N95 (was a proud owner since day of release) and have been waiting with Zen like patience for a decent upgrade but the N86 (loooove the 8MP) is already starting to look kinda flawed!

Im just gona wait on the N97 now (im praying that by time of release they give it the N86 camera!)

Peace!
- illusionado
  
  @Nkav, bro phone for all not phone for riches.
  
  also the standard screen size is now 2.4″
  
  2.6″ is quiet a difference
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k

As a nokia fan, I’m sure I’m not the only one, to say – WTF?!!!

This should have been the n85 – what a joke, no xenon and 8gb is standard – we should be looking toward 32gb. Nokia is really lagging behind.

I won’t be upgrading to a Nokia anytime soon.

I can only hope they sort out their act and have a surprise on the way, but I highly doubt it.
- nkav
  
  @k,
  
  lol the same comment as on gsm arena!
  
  same here!
  - k
    
    @nkav,
    
    Yup, I felt the need to spread my disappointment lol
    
    Here is something I added on another site.
    
    It is just an n85 rehash – there are loads of solid, reliable nokia models.
    
    It’s not just about pushing the specs – having an n82 successor and xenon flash is not a big ask. We should have seen this ages ago.
    
    It is disappointing because we know Nokia can make amazing phones and they are resting on their laurels. Fans are usually harsh on companies (like Nintendo) because they don’t meet the high standards they themselves set.
    
    Like Wesker from Resident Evil 5 says – Poor performance indeed!
    - nkav
      
      @k,
      lol @ spreading the disappointment!
      
      Wat do you think the chances are the new camera will make it into other nokia handsets?? (namely the N97)
      
      Talking of fans being harsh, it was the reason that alot of peeps gave sony the finger for the bs around the ps3
      
      So nokia kinda needs to pull its head outta its ass!
- illusionado
  
  @k, hays…price does matter..why d heck nokia make a phone that only few people can buy it.
k

As a nokia fan, I’m sure I’m not the only one, to say – WTF?!!!

This should have been the n85 – what a joke, no xenon and 8gb is standard – we should be looking toward 32gb. Nokia is really lagging behind.

I won’t be upgrading to a Nokia anytime soon.

I can only hope they sort out their act and have a surprise on the way, but I highly doubt it.
- nkav
  
  @k,
  
  lol the same comment as on gsm arena!
  
  same here!
  - k
    
    @nkav,
    
    Yup, I felt the need to spread my disappointment lol
    
    Here is something I added on another site.
    
    It is just an n85 rehash – there are loads of solid, reliable nokia models.
    
    It’s not just about pushing the specs – having an n82 successor and xenon flash is not a big ask. We should have seen this ages ago.
    
    It is disappointing because we know Nokia can make amazing phones and they are resting on their laurels. Fans are usually harsh on companies (like Nintendo) because they don’t meet the high standards they themselves set.
    
    Like Wesker from Resident Evil 5 says – Poor performance indeed!
    - nkav
      
      @k,
      lol @ spreading the disappointment!
      
      Wat do you think the chances are the new camera will make it into other nokia handsets?? (namely the N97)
      
      Talking of fans being harsh, it was the reason that alot of peeps gave sony the finger for the bs around the ps3
      
      So nokia kinda needs to pull its head outta its ass!
- illusionado
  
  @k, hays…price does matter..why d heck nokia make a phone that only few people can buy it.
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illusionado

although nokia is late still the taste and glamour for a Superb Camphone is still at for nokia becoz of the big focal view for cam. goodjob!
illusionado

although nokia is late still the taste and glamour for a Superb Camphone is still at for nokia becoz of the big focal view for cam. goodjob!
Andy Burgin

Everyone is Slagging Nokia down for just upgrading the camera on the N85 to call it the N86,but they might be think of people budgets nowdays, an they would have got slagged down more releasing an mobile to expensive for most buyers,but this will show the C905 an i8510 up,but with June the release date another late release time from Nokia which seems odd from them again,Why? do the announce phones to early then 6 months before they are released
- illusionado
  
  @Andy Burgin, ryt dude
Andy Burgin

Everyone is Slagging Nokia down for just upgrading the camera on the N85 to call it the N86,but they might be think of people budgets nowdays, an they would have got slagged down more releasing an mobile to expensive for most buyers,but this will show the C905 an i8510 up,but with June the release date another late release time from Nokia which seems odd from them again,Why? do the announce phones to early then 6 months before they are released
- illusionado
  
  @Andy Burgin, ryt dude
nics

Actually I found this link where it says that 3rd gen dual-led flash or those with supercapacitors are more efficient and can provide brightness equaling or surpassing xenon
here’s the link

http://www.philipslumileds.com/pdfs/CS09-xenon_vs_LED_flash.pdf
- illusionado
  
  @nics, ryt bro..tnx..once again 3rd gen DLED is superb..better in many ways than Xenon
nics

Actually I found this link where it says that 3rd gen dual-led flash or those with supercapacitors are more efficient and can provide brightness equaling or surpassing xenon
here’s the link

http://www.philipslumileds.com/pdfs/CS09-xenon_vs_LED_flash.pdf
- illusionado
  
  @nics, ryt bro..tnx..once again 3rd gen DLED is superb..better in many ways than Xenon
http://www.mobilefonereviews.co.uk/phone-reviews/Nokia-N86.aspx Nokia N86 Review

I read this too about the Flash, be interesting to see how good it is in the flesh. Just doesn’t make sense that a LED flash could be better than a xenon flash.
- illusionado
  
  @Nokia N86 Review, your wrong..
  
  dled generation is now starting its battle. hehe
http://www.mobilefonereviews.co.uk/phone-reviews/Nokia-N86.aspx Nokia N86 Review

I read this too about the Flash, be interesting to see how good it is in the flesh. Just doesn’t make sense that a LED flash could be better than a xenon flash.
http://www.mobilefonereviews.co.uk/phone-reviews/Nokia-N86.aspx Nokia N86 Review

I read this too about the Flash, be interesting to see how good it is in the flesh. Just doesn’t make sense that a LED flash could be better than a xenon flash.
- illusionado
  
  @Nokia N86 Review, your wrong..
  
  dled generation is now starting its battle. hehe
http://thenokiablog.com Andrew Leung

I’ve been saying this for a while now, same phone slightly different specs. 8 megapixels on virtually the same phone is silly. Its nice to see they stepped up their camera game, but why the same cruddy resolution on the screen.

http://thenokiablog.com/2008/10/14/to-nokia/
- illusionado
  
  @Andrew Leung, becoz of many reasons. one of them is that the innovations for the nseries with the line of n81, n85, n86 is just starting.
http://thenokiablog.com Andrew Leung

I’ve been saying this for a while now, same phone slightly different specs. 8 megapixels on virtually the same phone is silly. Its nice to see they stepped up their camera game, but why the same cruddy resolution on the screen.

http://thenokiablog.com/2008/10/14/to-nokia/
- illusionado
  
  @Andrew Leung, becoz of many reasons. one of them is that the innovations for the nseries with the line of n81, n85, n86 is just starting.
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mobileworld

I believe Nokia is running out of good designs and feature packed phones. that's why they are just following the lead.
mike

this IS not pure crap. you're bellend
http://www.topmobilephonereviews.co.uk/Nokia-N86 Nokia N86 Review

No way an Led, even dual, is better than a xenon
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The N86 seems to be a great phone. Does it support the divx & xvid formats. If yes, thoes it support the all versions of codec?
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