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Nokia N82 vs Nokia N86 8MP

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Overview
ReleasedNovember 2007June 2009
Display
Screen size2.4″2.6″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness167 pixels per inch154 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Display type2.4-inch TFT LCD QVGA with automatic portrait/landscape interface rotation, as reported in both contemporary full reviews. Native refresh and brightness in nits are unpublished.2.6-inch AMOLED QVGA, up to 16 million colours; no published maker refresh-rate or brightness figure.
Screen protection–Scratch-resistant hardened glass and metal front frame, from the maker launch release; no inferred Gorilla Glass version.
Performance
Chip–ARM11 434 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory128 MB128 MB
Storage100 MB8 GB
MemorySymbian OS 9.2 with S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM, reported by GSMArena. Chip model is not inferred.8 GB internal flash from maker datasheet. Installed 128 MB RAM is from GSMArena’s full production review; the maker’s up to 74 MB internal dynamic memory is not total installed RAM. Free RAM varies with software and firmware.
Storage typeApproximately 100 MB user memory reported by All About Symbian; GSMArena measures 132 MB built-in memory in its test. These are differing reported memory areas rather than separate configurations. Hot-swappable microSD slot; SDHC support and an 8 GB card are documented by All About Symbian. The launch release includes a 2 GB card in standard packages, subject to regional variation.microSD expansion up to 16 GB, from maker sheet and launch release. Removable card capacity is separate from built-in 8 GB storage.
Cameras
Main camera5 MP8 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main cameraUp to 5 MP, 2592 × 1944 pixels, autofocus Carl Zeiss optics, xenon flash and separate autofocus assist lamp. Sliding lens cover operates the main camera; two-stage capture key. Exact optical focal length and minimum focusing distance are not inferred from sibling models.8 MP autofocus Carl Zeiss Tessar: 4.61 mm physical focal length (28 mm equivalent), automatic F2.4/F3.2/F4.8 aperture, mechanical shutter up to 1/1000 second and third-generation dual LED flash/video light. Original launch sheet gives 3280 × 2464 stills; exact RM-484 owner guide and production reviews give 3264 × 2448. Owner-guide matrix retained as the later exact-model evidence.
Front cameraSecondary front camera supports still photographs, video capture and video calls. Exact maker guide does not specify its megapixel count; left unpublished here.Front VGA camera, 640 × 480 pixels, from maker sheet; no inferred headline megapixel precision.
Video recordingMain camera records VGA 640 × 480 MPEG-4 video; 30 fps reported by both contemporary full reviews. The guide distinguishes MP4 TV-quality modes from QCIF 3GP sharing mode and documents electronic video stabilisation.Main camera VGA 640 × 480 at up to 30 fps, from maker sheet. No HD recording or optical zoom claimed.
Camera featuresSelf-timer, sequence capture, white balance, exposure compensation, ISO, colour tones, contrast, sharpness and composition grid. Xenon flash modes include automatic, on, off and red-eye reduction. Features may depend on firmware.Sliding lens cover, two-stage capture key, geotagging, scene modes, white balance, exposure compensation and burst/interval capture. Aperture selection is automatic rather than a manual aperture control. GSMArena and All About Symbian differ strongly on still-image processing quality.
Battery and charging
Battery1,050 mAh1,200 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BP-6MT, 1050 mAh independently reported by both full reviews. The 2008 Asia issue-2 guide gives up to 190/260 minutes talk and 210/225 hours standby for WCDMA/GSM respectively. GSMArena quotes a different 4.5-hour talk claim; conditions and source periods remain explicit.Removable BL-5K, 1200 mAh. Maker maxima: 3.9 hours WCDMA or 6.3 hours GSM talk, 2.5 hours video calling, seven hours QVGA/30fps video playback or 25 hours offline music. The original sheet labels standby as 11.5 h WCDMA and 13 h GSM; GSMArena instead lists 264/312 hours. Unresolved apparent unit/error conflict is retained rather than silently converting the maker values into days.
Wired chargingDedicated Nokia charging connector; DC-4, AC-4 and AC-5 supported in the guide. Micro-USB data connection does not charge the handset, confirmed by GSMArena.Micro-USB charging and simultaneous USB data transfer confirmed by exact RM-484 guide; no charging wattage published.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight114 g149 g
Thickness17.3 mm16.5 mm
Height × width112 × 50.2 mm103.4 × 51.4 mm
Buttons–Dual slider exposes numeric keypad or media/game keys; physical directional control, volume/zoom, capture and keylock. Active kickstand opens Photos by default and is configurable in the exact guide. Maker sheet advertises automatic media launching with the short slide; GSMArena’s production unit did not perform that action.
Weight detail112 × 50.2 × 17.3 mm and 114 g from GSMArena's exact-model physical review; original maker datasheet mirrors could not be read in this source pass. No weight convention inferred beyond that review.–
ColoursOriginal silver and later black finishes; one hardware model. March 2008 maker release publishes black-finish geotagging features and supports microSD cards up to 8 GB; software availability depends on firmware.–
SensorsAmbient-light sensor and orientation sensor; automatic interface and captured-image rotation.–
SpeakersStereo loudspeakers, both on the right side for landscape use. Speakerphone and ringtone measurements in reviews are distinct from headphone audio quality.Built-in stereo speakers with 3D sound effect, FM radio with RDS and FM transmitter. Exact guide qualifies transmitter availability by country; stereo speaker sound is criticised in the original reviews.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software featuresOriginal S60 applications include multimedia gallery, image/video editing, music player, FM radio, calendar, messaging, document viewing and PDF reader. Firmware, operator and region affect software; retired Ovi, N-Gage and music services are not advertised as current.S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 on Symbian OS 9.3; music/podcasting, Photos, video player, N-Gage, document viewers and original Ovi services. All About Symbian reports slowdowns and restarts on v10 launch firmware; no unverified later fix claimed.
Release detailNokia's dated launch release states that N82 is available now in key markets on 14 November 2007 and explicitly calls the original N95 its predecessor. The N95 8GB remains a coexisting alternative; no N73 replacement link is inferred from review comparisons. Silver and later black finishes remain one model. Archived maker product/support and full press inventory remain unresolved.Maker announcement on 17 February 2009 planned Q2 shipping. Nokia Conversations’ 11 June article says shop sales started the previous day around the globe; its 19 June article separately confirms UK shop debut that day. June retained without assuming an identical first-sale day in every market. No maker-supported direct predecessor link established.
Connectivity
Mobile networkRM-313 guide confirms GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100. HSDPA supported; regional model identity is retained rather than borrowing other radio bands.European RM-484 guide: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 900/1900/2100. Maker launch sheet separately lists a regional 850/1900/2100 UMTS version with WLAN and a 900/1900/2100 version without WLAN; these are distinct regional variants, not combined bands/features.
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g at 2.4 GHz; home-network UPnP sharing and playback. The guide documents WEP, WPA and 802.1x support.European guide confirms IEEE 802.11b/g at 2.4 GHz and UPnP home-network sharing. Maker sheet also lists a separate regional no-WLAN version.
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, imaging, printing, dial-up networking, file transfer, hands-free, headset, HID, object push, SIM access and synchronisation profiles, as listed in the exact guide.Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR from exact guide; A2DP/AVRCP stereo audio, hands-free/headset, dial-up networking, imaging, file transfer, remote SIM and phonebook access profiles.
USBMicro-USB data socket and 3.5 mm headset/TV-out connector. USB 2.0 reported by GSMArena; no infrared port.Micro-USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data/charging and 3.5 mm Nokia AV socket for compatible headphones and PAL/NTSC TV-out.
PositioningIntegrated GPS and assisted GPS. Original Nokia Maps, voice-guidance trials and connected services are historical software features; present availability is not promised.GPS, assisted GPS and digital compass; Nokia Maps 3.0 at launch. Navigation trial lengths varied: GSMArena describes three months, All About Symbian’s European package six months driving plus pedestrian navigation. Original licences and retired online services are historical features.

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