Hardware
Dimensions
* Volume: 92 cc
* Weight: 125 g
* Length: 103 mm
* Width: 55 mm
* Depth: 18 mm, locally up to 20 mm
Memory Functions 1
* 16GB internal flash memory, microSD memory card slot (hot swappable) for expandability and flexibility
* Expand up to a total of 32 GB, for example with the Nokia MU-44 16GB microSD memory card (sold separately)
* Approximate dynamic memory capacity indication 2 with 16GB storage:
o Video: 40 hours
o Music: 12,000 tracks
* 128MB RAM, 256MB system memory (operating system plus dynamic user data area)
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1 Application offering may vary. Dynamic memory means that the available memory is shared between dynamic memory functions. When any of these functions is used, there is less available memory for other functions which are also dependent on dynamic memory. Formatted capacity less than total capacity. Pre-installed content may reduce available space.
2 Video capacity is based on H.264 768-kbps video at 320-by-240 resolution, combined with 96-kbps AAC audio. Music capacity is based on 3:45 min per track and 48 kbps eAAC+ encoding
Data Transfer 5
* WCDMA HSDPA with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed DL/UL= 3.6Mbps/384kbps, CS max speed 64kbps)
* Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 177.6/118.4kbps
* EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 296/177.6kbps
* GPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 107/64.2kbps
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5 Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support.
Display and User Interface
* 2.8" QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) LCD TFT display with up to 16 million colours
* User Interface: S60 3rd edition, feature pack 2
* Active standby screen, Multimedia menu
* Media keys, Multimedia access key, lockswitch, volume key, numeric (ITU-T) keypad, menu key, clear key, soft keys, send and end keys, power key, camera shutter key
Power Management 3
* Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh
* Talk time: up to 160 / 230 min (WCDMA / GSM)
* Standby: up to 200 / 230 hrs (WCDMA / GSM)
* Video playback: up to 5 hours (offline mode)
* Music playback: up to 14 hours (offline mode)
* TV playback: up to 4 hours (DVB-H)
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3 Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.
Operating Frequency
* N96-1 (RM-247, Global) WCDMA2100/900 (HSDPA) / EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* N96-3 (RM-472, Americas) - WCDMA1900/850 (HSDPA) / EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* N96 (RM-297, PR China) 4 - EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* Automatic switching between bands and modes
* DVB-H, 470-750 MHz
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4 RM-297 variant (PR China only) does not have WCDMA, WLAN or DVB-H, and features based on WLAN or WCDMA
Connectivity
* WLAN - IEEE802.11 g/b with UPnP support
* Hi-Speed USB 2.0 with Micro USB type B interface
* 3.5mm stereo headset plug , TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
* Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio and Enhanced Data Rates (EDR)
* Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB and Bluetooth wireless technology
* Local synchronization of contacts and calendar to a compatible PC using compatible connection
* Remote over-the-air synchronization
* Send and receive images, video clips, graphics, and business cards via Bluetooth wireless technology
Communications
Email and Messaging
* Easy-to-use email client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents
* Support for SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, MMS, SMS. Unified SMS/MMS editor
* Support for Mail for Exchange (downloadable separately)
* Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (sold separately)
Call Management
* Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and e-mail details per entry and thumbnail pictures
* Speed dialling, voice dialling (speaker independent) and voice commands
* Logs: lists of dialled, received and missed calls
* Conference call
* Integrated hands-free speakers
Browsing and Internet
* Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map, visual history, HTML and JavaScript support, Flash Lite 3.0 and Flash video support
* RSS reader
* Support for Nokia Download! to discover, download and install add-on applications and widgets
Sharing
* Photos with view by tag cloud, month, album, slide show and photo editor
* Online Share with connection to popular sharing services
* Direct connection to compatible TV via Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in sales box) or WLAN/UPnP
* Nokia XpressPrint: direct printing via USB connection (PictBridge), Bluetooth connectivity (BPP), and WLAN (UPnP) or via online printing
* Video call and video sharing support (WCDMA network services)
Software & Applications
Digital Home
* Home Media Solution on compatible PC and device: Powerful yet simple way to fill your device with new media from your compatible home PC or home media devices, automatically when you enter your home environment
* Browse, search and access content on home media devices, conveniently and wirelessly (DLNA compliant, using WLAN and UPnP), and use your device as remote control
Other
* Personal Information Management (PIM)
* Search content in device and search on the Internet
* Quickoffice document viewers (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet)
* Adobe PDF viewer
* Customization through themes, ringtones, applications
* Portrait and landscape orientation modes; with transitions via dual slide operation, or auto-rotate controlled by accelerometer
* Settings Wizard for easy configuration
* Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices
* Nokia Software Updater for firmware upgrades with the user's PC, with user data preservation
* FOTA (Firmware over the Air Software Updater) for firmware updates directly to the device over WLAN or 3G
Third Party Application Support
* Operating system: Symbian OS 9.3
* Nokia S60 third edition, feature pack 2
* Java™ MIDP 2.1, CLDC 1.1 (Connected Limited Device Configuration (J2ME))
* Flash Lite 3.0
* C++ and Java SDKs
* Downloadable third-party Java™ and Symbian applications
* Support for Web Runtime Widgets
Video Centre
* Enhanced video centre: central hub for video experiences
* Access to last played video and easy resume
* My videos: collection of stored videos
* Access to Internet Videos, compatible with RSS feeds and video podcasts, with direct wireless updates and downloads
* Video directory to discover new Internet Videos
Browser-based Video Access
* Support for download, streaming and progressive download
* Support for Flash video
Video Recording
* Video capture in MPEG-4 up to VGA at 30 fps
* Digital Video Stabilization
* Video clip length: up to 90 minutes
* Video file format: .mp4 (default), .3gp (for MMS)
* Settings for scene, video light, white balance, colour tone
Video Codecs and Formats
* MPEG-4 Part 2 (H.263/SP), up to VGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or max SDTV on TV-out
* MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264/AVC), up to VGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or SDTV on TV-out
* Windows Media Video (WMV9), up to CIF/QVGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or SDTV on TV-out
* RealVideo QCIF at 30 fps
* Flash video support in browser
* DRM support: OMA DRM 1, OMA DRM 2, WM DRM
Other Video Enablers
* 2.8" display
* 16 GB memory, expandable
* Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
* Integrated kickstand and landscape-oriented speakers
* Media keys
TV
Live TV
* Broadcast Television (DVB-H) capable
o DVB-H based mobile TV with internal antenna, 470-750 MHz
* Program Guide (OMA BCAST ESG), with automatic updates and channel discovery
* Instant Replay of TV program (up to 30 seconds)
* Recording of TV programs for later viewing
* Reminder setting via Program Guide
* Multiple subscription and payment methods (pay TV including previews, free-to-air, pay per view), channel and content protection
Music
Music Features
* Digital music player - supports MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, album art
* Playlist editing and sharing
* Equalizer and visualization
* Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music Store 6 - with support for Windows Media DRM protected files
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N96 Music Player
Radio and Other
* Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz, 76-90MHz) with support for RDS, Visual RadioT and use of FM radio in offline mode
* Internet Radio
Other Music Enablers
* 16 GB internal memory, expandable
* Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
* Support for standard 3.5mm headphones
* Media keys
* Integrated stereo speakers
* Podcasting with direct wireless access to directory, feed updates and downloads
* Listen to music wirelessly via Bluetooth stereo audio (A2DP)
Photography
Main Camera
* Up to 5 megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels)
* Carl Zeiss Optics: Tessar™ lens
* Auto-focus, auto-exposure
* F-number/aperture: F2.8
* Focal length: 5.2 mm
* Focus range 10 cm to infinity
* Dual-LED camera flash, video light, recording indicator, auto-focus assist light
Secondary Camera
* VGA (640 x 480 pixels) sensor
Image Capture
* Still Image resolutions: up to 5 Megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels)
* Still Image file format: JPEG, EXIF
* Geotagging: automatic insertion of GPS-based location tags into images
* Settings for scene, flash, sequence, self-timer, colour, white balance, contrast, exposure compensation, guides
Navigation
Maps and Navigation
* Built-in GPS receiver, with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS) 7
* Nokia Maps application
* Free downloadable maps of over 150 countries, millions of locations, location details and satellite imagery 8
* Upgrades available for purchase: Multimedia city guides and Navigation services: Drive - voice guided car navigation, or Walk - pedestrian-optimized turn-by turn guidance. Limited time trial of premium Drive & Walk navigation service included.
* Maps can be downloaded dynamically over the air, or installed from compatible PC with the Nokia Maploader application
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7 The service is available free of charge, although any data transferred over the network might incur charges from your network operator. To check the availability and cost of the service, contact your network operator or service provider.
8 Map and service availability varies by country. Satellite images only downloadable dynamically.
Gaming
N-Gage and Gaming
* Rich gaming experience
* Access to games showroom and multiplayer interaction in N-Gage™ arena
* Portrait and landscape gaming modes
* Gaming keys
* Several try-and-buy games preloaded. One game activation included 9
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Package Contents
Standard Sales Package Contents
* Nokia N96
* Nokia Battery BL-5F
* Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101 (microUSB)
* Nokia Video-Out Cable CA-75U (TV-out)
* Nokia Stereo Headset and Remote HS-45, AD-54
* Nokia Mobile Charger DC-4 (car charger)
* Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-5
* Sales pack content may vary by country