Nokia N90 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.1", 352 x 416
Main Camera
2 Megapixel
Operating System
Symbian OS 8.1a
Battery
760 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia N90
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Folder (flip)
Aerial Internal
Height 112 mm Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Width 51 mm Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Depth 24 mm Worse than 96 % of phones rated.
Weight 173 g Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Pearl black | Light blue
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Data port - Pop-Port

The Nokia N90 has a height of 112 mm, a width of 51 mm and a thickness of 24 mm. The weight of the phone is 173 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia N90
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.1" Worse than 92 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 352 x 416 pixels Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 262,144 colours Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Display Illumination Colour White
Display Features Wallpaper, screen saver
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type LCD display - colour
Second Display Resolution 128 x 128 pixels

The screen size reaches 2.1" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia N90 is 352 x 416 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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MEMORY Nokia N90
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 31 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) RS-MMC



An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

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CAMERA Nokia N90
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel Worse than 80 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.9 Worse than 99 % of phones rated.
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 5.5 mm
Digital Zoom 20x Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Negative, Black & White, Sepia
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source Flash
Still Image Resolutions 640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 800 x 600
Video Resolutions 128 x 96 (Sub QCIF), 352 x 288 (CIF), 176 x 144 (QCIF)
Camera Features (Functions) PictBridge support
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia N90 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 2 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.9 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 20x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia N90
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 760 mAh Worse than 94 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 288 hours Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 180 minutes Worse than 93 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 180 min
Standby: up to 288 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Nokia N90 is 760 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 288 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Nokia N90 is provided with a talk time about 180 minutes.

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CELLULAR Nokia N90
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Symbian OS 8.1a
Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1, J2ME, Java

Nokia N90 supports 3G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Symbian OS 8.1a.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia N90
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE
2G Band 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Nokia N90
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, Real Audio, AMR, MP3
Supported Digital Video Standards RM, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.263
FEATURES Nokia N90
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Phone Lock Yes
Keypad Lock Yes
Restrict Access to Phone Book Yes
SIM Card Lock Yes
Ring Tone Formats MIDI, True Tones
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 64
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, unit conversion, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Push-to-talk mode, PictBridge direct printing
OTHERS Nokia N90
Included Accessories Headset, software kit, adapter for MMC, USB cable, power adapter
Memory card RS-MMC - 64 MB

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