| Design | 4.2/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3.5/5 |
| Calling | 4.2/5 |
| Talk time | 4.5/5 |
| Messaging | 3/5 |
| Music | 4.2/5 |
| Video | 3.6/5 |
| Camera | 3.6/5 |
| Memory | 5/5 |
| Web browsing | 4.2/5 |
| Connectivity | 4.6/5 |
| Productivity | 3.8/5 |
| Scheduling | 3.4/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 4/5 |
| Navigation | 3.8/5 |
| Gaming | 3.5/5 |
| Mobile services | 2.5/5 |
| Accessories | 4/5 |
| Value | 2/5 |
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Pros:
Great hardware. Superior specs, including massive storage and great connectivity. Good keyboard. Long battery life. |
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Cons:
Mediocre touch interface design. Apps not optimized well for touch. Camera, media playback features underpowered. |
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| The Nokia N97 wouldn't be such a disappointing device if it weren't supposed to be the flagship multimedia smartphone for the largest handset manufacturer in the world. It has some great specs, including that impressive 32GB of storage (expandable to 48GB), a solid, smart design, and hefty battery power. However, the touchscreen interface seems more like a few touch controls laid atop a standard Symbian S60 interface. When the Nokia N97 gets things right, they are right indeed. We thought the build quality, especially the hinge mechanism, was superlative, and most of the external design was spot-on. The keyboard was cozy, even with its unique layout, and our biggest problem was the lack of onboard apps to support the messaging features. In the end, we'd recommend a Nokia Eseries for serious messaging and business users, and a Nokia N85 for camera and multimedia enthusiasts. For true touchscreen fans, we'd look somewhere else. |
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