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Nokia N97

Nokia N97
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alaScore 86

3355 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3355 reviews of Nokia N97. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and camera. The design and size are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the apps and reception. There are some mixed reviews about the sound and screen.

usability, size, design, camera, portability

battery, reliability, reception, apps

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia N97 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia N97

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 user reviews of Nokia N97 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size and durability. The camera and portability are also mentioned favorably. The GPS navigation and reception get critical reviews, while there are some mixed comments about the battery and price.

usability, portability, camera, durability, size

reliability, screen, design, reception, GPS navigation

46% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nokia N97

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 221 user reviews of Nokia N97 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the GPS navigation and screen are generally positive. The design and sound also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the performance. Many are less positive about the size and battery.

portability, sound, design, screen, GPS navigation

usability, reliability, battery, size

64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nokia N97

 

Has the N97 hit a sweet spot by bringing together Nokia's Communicator heritage and latest N-series technology?

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

Nokia N97 review

 

Nokia returns to form with a high end smartphone/ mini UMPC

Great touchscreen ; Solid build quality ; Impressive internal memory ; Dual flash LED 5MP camera

Unpredictable OS ; Lack of video codec support ; Chunky design ; Underpowered processor

The N97 is a great effort from Nokia with a solid chassis and a nice range of features. However, we can't help but feel that the phone has far too much unfulfilled potential for the concept.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Duncan Geere (pocket-lint.com)

Nokia N97

 

Nokia's N97 is the long-awaited successor to the wildly popular N95, and its chunky older brother the N96. It's Nokia's new flagship handset, meaning that it is the company's answer to Summer 2009's grand slam of smartphones. But how does it stack up...

Full of features, more storage than you can shake a stick at, excellent media playback functionality

Clunky and outdated Symbian operating system, slightly odd QWERTY keyboard

Overall, the N97 is a fantastic piece of hardware. Top end specs, a great screen, near-infinite storage and more features than you can shake a stick at mean that this handset is among the most capable in the marketplace. Where it's let down is in the...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Nokia N97 mobile phone - First Look

 

The newly launched Nokia N96 is no longer the company's flagship model. But can its replacement, the just-announced N97, fill its shoes and take on rival smartphones? We grabbed some time with the handset, and the designer of the phone, at its launch...

QWERTY keyboard, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, 5-megapixel camera

Still 6 months to wait for UK launch, bulky

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Barry de la Rosa (expertreviews.co.uk)

Nokia N97 review

 

The keyboard is disappointing, and the Symbian OS feels outdated compared with those of more intuitive Android and Apple phones.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Editorial Team (recombu.com)

Nokia N97 Review

 

The long-awaited Nokia touchscreen smart phone has arrived, providing a new take on the Communicator series with a Qwerty keyboard hidden under the screen for easier messaging. Add a highly configurable…

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nokia N97 review

 

But the Nokia falls short of its potential, largely because the operating system (OS) it uses - the Symbian S60 5th Edition - lacks the refinement of other OSes. Still, the N97 impresses in certain areas, particularly audio and video.

In common with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, the Nokia N97 is a really cool phone that can do a lot, but the features just don't come together as seamlessly as in other smartphones on the market. The Symbian OS doesn't simply need an update; it needs an...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Nokia's heavyweight smartphone has finally landed. But is it strong enough to survive the smartphone fist fight?

Not the iPhone killer we were waiting for, but a muscular rival with distinct advantages for Apple refuseniks

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Nokia N97 Review

 

The N97 is very much a phone designed for the internet. It comes with a large 3.5 inch touch-screen display and a full QWERTY keyboard, and when combined with the always open window, provides excellent internet browsing functionality.

The Nokia N97 is expected to be available in the early half of 2009 at around £500 sim free. Bookmark this page to check the latest availability as we’ll be looking for the best deals for you.

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : Mobile Choice UK (mobilechoiceuk.com)

Nokia N97 review -

 

Responsive touch-screen, spacious QWERTY keyboard, ergonomic tilting display and good all-round multimedia performance

Large and heavy, temperamental web browser, and sometimes needs double taps to activate selection

Dec, 2011
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