Nokia N95

For other uses, see N95 (disambiguation).
Nokia N95
Manufacturer Nokia
Compatible networks HSDPA (3.5G), Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Availability by country March 2007
Predecessor Nokia N80, Nokia N93
Successor Nokia N96, Nokia N86
Form factor Slider
Dimensions 99×53×21 mm
Weight 120 g
Operating system Symbian OS v9.2, S60 3rd Edition
CPU Dual CPU, 332 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (ARM11-based)
Memory 160 MB
Removable storage MicroSD
Battery BL-5F (950 mAh)
Data inputs Keypad
Display 240x320 px, 2.6 in, TFT LCD
Rear camera 5 Megapixels (Back)
Front camera CIF video call (Front)
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g, InfraRed
Development status Unveiled in September 2006, released end of March 2007

The Nokia N95 (N95-1, internally known as RM-159) is a smartphone produced by Nokia as part of their Nseries line of portable devices and released in March 2007. The N95 runs on S60 3rd Edition, on Symbian OS v9.2. The phone has a two-way sliding mechanism, which can be used to access either media playback buttons or a numeric keypad. It was first released in silver and later on in black, with limited edition quantities in gold and purple. The launch price of the N95 was around €550 (about US$730, £370).

Its capabilities include:[1][2] a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver with maps and optional turn-by-turn navigation; a 5 megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash, video recording and video conferencing; wireless connectivity via HSDPA, IrDA, 802.11x and Bluetooth; a portable media player with the ability to download podcasts over the air; an FM Radio tuner; Composite Video output via included cable; multi-tasking to allow several applications to run simultaneously; a web browser with support for HTML, JavaScript and Adobe Flash; messaging via SMS, MMS and e-mail; Office suite and organizer functions; and the ability to install and run third party Java ME or Symbian mobile applications. It also supports GPRS (2.5G), EDGE (2.75G), UMTS (3G), and HSDPA (3.5G), one of the first smartphones to support 3.5G.

Since the introduction of the original N95-1, several updated versions have been released, most notably the N95 8GB with 8 gigabytes of internal storage, a larger display and improved battery. The N95 and its upgraded variant N95 8GB are widely considered as breakthrough technologies of its time and one of the greatest products to hit the market. It was well noted for its camera, music player, 3D graphics mobile gaming, the innovative dual-slider, its GPS and 3.5G capabilities as well as its light-weight for such device.[3][4] On 6 November 2007, AllAboutSymbian declared the N95 8GB as the "best smartphone ever".[5] On 24 January 2013, PC Magazine described the Nokia N95 as "One of the best smartphones in history on any platform".[6]

History

The phone was unveiled on 26 September 2006 at the Nokia Open Studio 2006 event in New York City.[7] Nokia called the N95 as the multimedia computer. It was released at the end of March 2007.

On 8 March 2007 Nokia was shipping N95 in key European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.[8] It was on sale in many countries on the week of 11 March.

On 7 April 2007, the N95 went on sale in the United States through Nokia's Flagship stores in New York and Chicago and through Nokia's nseries.com website. No US carriers were expected to offer this phone. The U.S. version started retailing without carrier branding or discounts in Nokia's flagship stores in New York and Chicago on 26 September 2007.[9][10]

On 29 August 2007, two updated versions of the N95 were announced at a press event in London; first, the N95-2 (N95 8 GB), an updated version for the European/Asian markets with 8 gigabytes of internal storage and larger screen;[11][12][13][14] secondly, the N95-3 (N95 NAM), replacing the original 2100 MHz W-CDMA air interface with support for the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz frequencies used for the 3G networks of most GSM-compatible mobile carriers in the Americas, including AT&T Mobility.

Finally, later on 7 January 2008, Nokia introduced the N95-4, which is the US 8 GB version of the N95-3. The phone got its FCC approval on 30 January and launched 18 March.[15][16] The first carrier to utilise this approval was Rogers Wireless in May 2009.

The N95's main competitors during its lifetime were the LG Prada, Apple's iPhone and the Sony Ericsson W950i. The N95 managed to outsell its rivals. Despite Apple's much-hyped iPhone with its multi-touch technology, thin design and advanced web capabilities, the N95 had several key features against the iPhone, such as its camera with flash, video camera, Bluetooth file sharing, 3G and 3.5G connectivity, GPS, third-party applications and several other features.[17]

Even after the release of later Nseries phones, the N95's retail price was still around US$400 (about €300) as of early 2010 despite its three-year old age.[18]

Features

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Integrated GPS ability

The N95 contains an integrated GPS receiver which is located below the 0 key on the keypad. The phone ships with Nokia Maps navigation software. This phone is not yet on the list of smartphones that Nokia is giving a free lifetime of voice navigation for.

Multimedia features

The N95's dedicated multimedia keys are accessed via the 2-way slider

Out of the box, the N95 supports audio in MP3, WMA, RealAudio, SP-MIDI, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, AMR, and M4A formats. Its two-way slide, when opened towards the keypad, allows access to its media playback buttons. A standard 3.5 mm jack is located on the left side of the phone and allows the user to connect any standard headphones to the unit. Users can also use Bluetooth for audio output using A2DP, or use the built-in stereo speakers. The N95 is also capable of playing video in 3GP, MPEG4, RealVideo, and, in newer firmware, Flash Video formats. All of the phone's video output can also be played through the TV-out feature. TV-out is a feature offered by the phones OMAP processor, that allows users to connect the smartphone, using the supplied cable, to a TV or any other composite video input. Its main purpose is to allow users to show photos and videos on a large screen. The N95's built in UPnP capabilities also allow the user to share the phones' media over a WLAN network. This provides easy access to the photos, music, and videos stored on the phone, from other UPnP capable devices on the network, enabling them to be watched or downloaded over the air.

Internet

The N95 has built-in Wi-Fi, with which it can access the Internet (through a 802.11b/g wireless network). The N95 can also connect to the Internet through a carrier packet data network such as UMTS, HSDPA, or EDGE. The webkit-based browser displays full web pages as opposed to simplified pages as on most other phones. Web pages may be viewed in portrait or landscape mode and automatic zooming is supported. The N95 also has built-in Bluetooth and works with wireless earpieces that use Bluetooth 2.0 technology and for file transfer.

It should be noted that the original N95 does not support US based versions of UMTS/HSDPA; UMTS features in these versions of the phone are disabled by default. Furthermore, the later N95 US versions support only AT&T's 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA bands, neither 1700 MHz of T-Mobile USA nor 2100 MHz bands are supported internationally.

The phone can also act as a WAN access point allowing a tethered PC access to a carrier's packet data network. VoIP software and functionality is also included with the phone (though some carriers have opted to remove this feature).

Accelerometer

The N95 includes a built-in accelerometer. This was originally only used for video stabilization and photo orientation (to keep landscape or portrait shots oriented as taken).

Nokia Research Center has allowed an application interface directly to the accelerometer, allowing software to use the data from it. Nokia has released a step counter application to demonstrate this.[19][20] Another Nokia-created application taking advantage of the accelerometer is Nokia Sports Tracker.

Third-party programs have been created, including software that will automatically change the screen orientation when the phone is tilted, a program that simulates the sounds of a Star Wars lightsaber[21] when the phone is waved through the air, a program allowing the user to mute the phone by turning it face-down, etc.

N-Gage

The N95 is compatible with the N-Gage mobile gaming service.

Specification sheet

Feature Specification
Form factor two-way slider
Operating System Symbian OS v9.2, S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1
Screen QVGA Matrix, diagonal 2.6" (N95-1, N95-3, N95-5) or 2.8" (N95-2, N95-4, N95-6), 16 million colours, 240x320 pixels
Size 99 mm × 53 mm × 21 mm
CPU Dual CPU,[22] 332 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (ARM11-based)[23]
Internal Dynamic Memory (RAM) 128 MB (55.9 MB for N95-1)
Internal Flash Memory 147.3 MB (8 GB for 8 GB versions)
Camera Frontal CIF video call & main rear 2592 × 1944 camera with auto-focus, Carl Zeiss optics, capture Aspect ratio (image) 4/3 (1.33:1)
Video recording Yes, VGA (640×480) video capture of up to 30 frame/s, same aspect ratio as camera see above
Graphics Fully HW accelerated 3D (OpenGL ES 1.1, HW accelerated Java 3D)
Memory card slot Yes, microSD/microSDHC (except N95-4; 8 GB model) - supports up to 32 GB cards
Bluetooth Yes, 2.0 + EDR; supports most profiles, including: HSP and HFP for hands-free calling; A2DP and AVRCP for stereo audio and control; HID to attach a compatible keyboard; DUN to use phone as a modem for internet tethering from other devices; OBEX to send and receive business cards, pictures, and other files
GPS Texas Instruments GPS5300 NaviLink 4.0 (receiver located under the 0 key)
Wi-Fi Yes, with wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
Infrared Yes
Data cable support Yes, USB 2.0 via mini USB port
Email Yes (ActiveSync, POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP, with SSL/TLS)
Music player Yes, Stereo speakers with 3D audio
Radio Yes, Stereo FM Radio, and Visual Radio (wired headphones or hands-free required)
Video Player/editor Yes
Polyphonic tones Yes, 172 chords
Ringtones Yes, MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA/M4A, RealAudio
HF speakerphone Yes, with 3.5 mm audio jack and 2.1A2DP wireless stereo headphone support
Offline mode Yes
Battery BL-6F 1200 mAh (BL-5F 950 mAh for N95-1)
Talk time up to 160 min (WCDMA), up to 240 min (GSM)
Standby time up to 200 hours (WCDMA) or 225 hours (GSM)[24]
Latest firmware v35.0.002

Variations

N95 8GB (N95-2)

The N95 8GB

A revision of the N95, called N95 8 GB (N95-2, internally known as RM-320), was announced on 21 August 2007, and put on market in October 2007.[25] It was released in a black color, instead of silver like the N95-1.

The changes compared to the regular version are:

Improvements

Negative changes

N95 NAM (N95-3)

The Nokia N95-3 is a revision of the N95, internally designated as RM-160, designed specifically for the North American market. It is also available in Australian and South American market.

The following was changed from the original version:

N95 8GB NAM (N95-4)

The main differences to the N95-2 are:


Both N95-3 and N95-4 have also some additional changes, such as the removal of the sliding lens cover for the camera, improved battery life, and doubling of RAM from 64 to 128 MB.[11][12][13][14]

N95 CHINA (N95-5)

Featuring the internal name RM-245, the N95-5 is targeted at the Chinese market. The main difference from the regular N95 is the lack of any 3G connectivity support, which has not been yet adopted in China at the time of release,[29] and the absence of WLAN connectivity, due to Chinese regulations.

N95 8GB CHINA (N95-6)

The N95-6, internally coded RM-321 is a Chinese market-targeted version of the N95-2, lacking 3G and WLAN support just like the N95-5.[29]

Versions comparison

This table lists only the specifications that differ between versions of the N95 models.[30][31][32]

Feature N95
(N95-1)		 N95 8 GB
(N95-2)		 N95 NAM
(N95-3)		 N95 8 GB NAM
(N95-4)		 N95 CHINA
(N95-5)		 N95 8 GB CHINA
(N95-6)
Internal name RM-159 RM-320 RM-160 RM-421 RM-245 RM-321
Release date March 2007 August 2007 November 2007 January 2008 February 2008 February 2008
WCDMA frequencies 2100 MHz 2100 MHz 850/1900 MHz 850/1900 MHz none none
WLAN connectivity yes yes yes yes no no
Internal Dynamic Memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
Internal Flash Memory 160 MB 8 GB 160 MB 8 GB 160 MB 8 GB
Memory card slot micro SD/SDHC none micro SD/SDHC none micro SD/SDHC none
Battery 950 mAh 1200 mAh 1200 mAh 1200 mAh 1200 mAh 1200 mAh
Talk time (GSM) 4 hr 5 hr 5 hr 5 hr 5 hr 5 hr
Standby time (GSM) 9.3 days 11.6 days 12 days 12 days 10.5 days 12 days
Screen diagonal 2.6" diagonal 2.8" diagonal 2.6" diagonal 2.8" diagonal 2.6" diagonal 2.8"
Mass 120 g 128 g 124 g 128 g 124 g 128 g
Camera lens cover yes no no no no no

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nokia N95 detailed information". Phone Arena. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  2. ↑ "Nokia Europe - Nokia N95 - Support". Europe.nokia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  3. ↑ http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/286115/the-best-selling-nokia-phones-ever/6 The best selling Nokia phones ever - 15 million
  4. ↑ http://gigaom.com/2007/04/07/nokia-n95-review/ Nokia N95 review
  5. ↑ http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/06/nokia-n95-8-gb-gets-reviewed-declared-best-smartphone-ever/ Nokia N95 8 GB gets reviewed, declared best smartphone ever
  6. ↑ http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/307321/the-10-best-symbian-phones-ever/1 The 10 Best Symbian phones ever
  7. ↑ http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/26/nokias-n95-smartphone-goes-legit/ Nokia N95 smartphone goes legit
  8. ↑ Press release
  9. ↑ Nokia N95 US now available (phone Arena)
  10. ↑ Nokia N95-3 with North American 3G now available – Engadget Mobile
  11. 1 2 Nokia Summer 2007 (Phone Scoop)
  12. 1 2 Nokia Announce the 8 GB N95, US 3G N95 and new music phones – Data Device – News – WirelessInfo.com – Cell Phone Reviews and Wireless Plan Ratings
  13. 1 2 Hands-On Review: Nokia N95 US 3G Version – GigaOM
  14. 1 2 More US 3G N95 Details: Bigger, Badder, Blacker
  15. ↑ Nokia N95 8GB Navigates to a Store Near You @ Mobility Today
  16. ↑ MyWire | PR Newswire: Nokia N95 8GB Navigates to a Store Near You
  17. ↑ http://www.cnet.com.au/apple-iphone-vs-nokia-n95-339279031.htm Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95
  18. ↑ "Nokia N95 detailed information". Nokia USA. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  19. ↑ Nokia Step counter
  20. ↑ YouTube – Nokia N95 Accelerometer
  21. ↑ Graham’s Weblog
  22. ↑ "Nokia N95 Device Details".
  23. ↑ TI OMAP 2420 processor specification
  24. ↑ "Nokia Europe - Nokia N95 - Support". Europe.nokia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  25. ↑ Nokia Ships 8-Gbyte N95 Smartphone With Features Similar To The iPhone – Nokia N95
  26. ↑ The N95 classic hits v20 firmware
  27. ↑ Nokia Europe – Nokia Music Headset HS-45, AD-54
  28. ↑ Nokia Europe – Nokia Audio Controller AD-43 – Product support – Get support and software
  29. 1 2 Official N-Gage page mentioning the chinese variants of the N95
  30. ↑ Device Details – Nokia N95
  31. ↑ Device Details – Nokia N95 8GB
  32. ↑ Device Details – Nokia N95-3 NAM

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