The Nokia N86 8MP is the first 8-Megapixel smartphone from Nokia and while it has been largely overshadowed by the success of the Nokia N97, we’ve found ourselves really warming to this stable and reliable device. Check out how we’ve been getting ion with the Nokia N86 8MP….
We’ve been getting to grips with the Nokia N86 8MP over the last few weeks and felt it was time for a summing up so far. The Nokia N86 8MP comes with a 2.6-inch AM OLED screen that looks great in most light conditions. As it’s summer, we’ve found it can be a little troublesome in bright light, such as using the Nokia N86 8MP on the beach but overall we’ve been happy with what it delivers.
Check out our review of the Nokia N86 8MP
What we have found impressive is the screen’s colour balance and contrast, which are great. When using the screen as the camera’s Viewfinder, you’ll find that it really helps you focus the shot a lot better than on smaller screened devices.
The Nokia N86 8MP has a firmware update recently Version V11.043, which it’s promised to update the camera and video. Sadly, we’ve not be a part of the update cycle yet so we’re still to test out the update. However, we’ve had no real problems getting to grips with the camera.
We haven’t found ourselves taking more pictures than before but it feels as though we have been putting a little more effort into taking them, trying to push the camera to its limits. Perhaps that’s the beauty of opting for a high-end camera, as it helps you raise your game?
The Nokia N86 8MP runs Symbian S60 3rd Edition FP2, which is a mature OS, so there are no real surprises in how this device handles. Having been sharing time between the N86 8MP and the Nokia N97 of late, you do find yourself wishing for a touchscreen at times. That said, the Nokia N86 8MP handles well with apps loading quickly and smoothly.
Largely due to the bright screen, we have found ourselves making the most of N-Gage and the latest games. The onscreen colours really help games. The biggest problem when playing though is a weird hardware quirk. While games load quickly enough, they all seem to default with the D-pad to the left, which means you can’t use the Nokia N86 8MP kickstand, which only allows you to rest the device with the D-pad to the right. Small niggle, we know, but it’s made some games a little awkward to play!
While a lot of people have told us that the kickstand is a really good idea, we’ve not been using it a great deal. However, with BBC iPlayer and YouTube both installed by default, it’s something that will get used over time.
The Nokia N86 8MP follows in a great tradition of Nokia slider phones and so far we’ve found the build quality, ease of use and the 8-Megapixel camera itself a genuine joy to use, even more so than we were expecting!