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Nokia N86 8MP vs Sony Ericsson W995

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NokiaN86 8MPSony EricssonW995
Overview
ReleasedJune 2009June 2009
Display
Screen size2.6″2.6″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness154 pixels per inch154 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display type2.6-inch AMOLED QVGA, up to 16 million colours; no published maker refresh-rate or brightness figure.2.6-inch TFT with 262,144 colours and 320 × 240 pixels (PhoneArena)
Screen protectionScratch-resistant hardened glass and metal front frame, from the maker launch release; no inferred Gorilla Glass version.–
Performance
ChipARM11 434 MHz (GSMArena)–
Memory128 MB–
Storage8 GB118 MB
Memory8 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 typemicroSD expansion up to 16 GB, from maker sheet and launch release. Removable card capacity is separate from built-in 8 GB storage.118 MB internal storage and Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion (PhoneArena); 8 GB card supplied with the reviewed package
Cameras
Main camera8 MP8.1 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera8 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.8.1 MP autofocus camera with LED photo light (PhoneArena)
Front cameraFront VGA camera, 640 × 480 pixels, from maker sheet; no inferred headline megapixel precision.Separate camera for video calls (PhoneArena)
Video recordingMain camera VGA 640 × 480 at up to 30 fps, from maker sheet. No HD recording or optical zoom claimed.QVGA video recording (PhoneArena)
Camera featuresSliding 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
Battery1,200 mAh–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable 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 chargingMicro-USB charging and simultaneous USB data transfer confirmed by exact RM-484 guide; no charging wattage published.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight149 g113 g
Thickness16.5 mm15 mm
Height × width103.4 × 51.4 mm97 × 49 mm
Materials–Metal front and battery cover; closed body 97 × 49 × 15 mm and 113 g (PhoneArena)
ButtonsDual 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.Sliding numeric keypad, dedicated music controls and fold-out video stand
SpeakersBuilt-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.Stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemSymbianProprietary software
Software at launch–Sony Ericsson proprietary software with Java application support
Software featuresS60 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 detailMaker 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 networkEuropean 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-FiEuropean 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.Wi-Fi with DLNA sharing; 802.11b/g (PhoneArena)
BluetoothBluetooth 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.Bluetooth with stereo audio support
USBMicro-USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data/charging and 3.5 mm Nokia AV socket for compatible headphones and PAL/NTSC TV-out.USB cable and proprietary connector for data transfer and charging
PositioningGPS, 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.Assisted GPS with Google Maps and Wayfinder navigation

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