ProductCritic: Nokia N95 Reviews

phone Arena (95)

Nokia N95 is a complex all-in-one device and performs well as such. The smartphone avails of fun options (including the good music player with powerful loudspeakers and a 3.5 mm jack and the best 5-megapixels camera on the market), as well as advanced options like the built-in GPS and WiFi. The most important thing is that all this is fitted in a comparatively small device, which has no compromises when it comes to conversation: good coverage and terrific sound!

GSMArena.com (95)

Till today I have never had the courage to name any phone like the best one on the market with clear conscience. But Nokia N95 does deserve this label. It has no adequate competitors on the current mobile market: it is extremely rich in functions, has a comfortable and detailed user interface with plenty of settings, and on the top of it, it is a relatively light and compact.

Mobileblah.com (95)

Great looking phone and a great performer. Like Nokia says, it’s truly amazing “what computers have become”. Great screen, powerful processor with 2D/3D graphics and video acceleration, all connectivity and data transmission options including HSDPA, WLAN b/g, UPnP, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, fantastic camera letting you take still pictures with quality comparable to amateur digicams and record video clips of mini-DV quality, great audio and video playback capabilities, TV out connector, built-in GPS receiver and good mapping software – everything inside small, light and extremely good looking housing.. What’s left to say…

Smart Device Central (93)

The super-powered Nokia N95 doesn’t really compete with anything else. It’s frankly the ultimate technology demo from the world’s number one cell-phone company. Not a PC, a phone, or really a PDA; it’s in truth a multimedia convergence all-in-one super-gadget. Buy one because you want to do more on the go

Brighthand (92)

The N95 is truly a different kind of mobile device. One where there are literally no limits on how you can apply it. It does try to reach too far for some people, and yet, because it can, the N95 is a niche device of its own. If the battery life were a touch better, and the user interface were a bit more refined, I could see this being an even better device than what it is now. But, even as it is, there is no under-stating the fact that the N95 is the best mobile device out there right now. Whether you want to call it a phone, smartphone, or multimedia computer, though, depends on how you will take advantage of its abilities.

PhoneDog (90)

After a few weeks with an N95 in tow, I have to say it’s met or exceeded all expectations with a few minor caveats. The camera is excellent, but it lacks a real flash. The display is beautiful and the form factor isn’t too bad, but the build quality just a shade off from Nokia’s high standards. The 3.5mm headphone jack is a music lover’s dream, but the music player exhibits a little more background hiss than other quality music phones. The WiFi and GPS functionality work well, but there’s no US-compatible 3G data option and some GPS features require a paid subscription.

Reg Hardware (90)

It’s the gadget fan’s ultimate phone: it does absolutely everything and does it well. It’s not as good as standalone devices, but at least it saves you carrying five bits of kit around. Nokia has produced a handset that doesn’t compromise on size or functionality, and for once avoids the unnecessary irritations that have spoiled past N series phones. Only the price – high – and the battery life – low – are bothersome.

Lordpercy.com (90)

Nokias advertising claim that the N95 is what the computer has become, for us this requires some redefinition of the word computer, as the Nokia N95 is a smartphone with abundant connectivity and GPS but no computer. Priced at around £450 SIM free or circa £100 with contract it is sure to be the must have phone of summer 2007, the first smartphone to really offer converged devices in a size that doesn’t make you feel like carrying a London brick with you.

infoSync World (90)

If you have ever read a phone review and thought: “That phone would be perfect if it only had . . . ,” the N95 is the phone for you. It does everything, and nothing poorly. It is a top-notch GPS phone, camera phone, media phone and just plain phone. It has a fantastic screen, and if its processor is sluggish opening and closing apps, its graphical power makes up for the lag with a classy, modern interface.

PC Mag (90)

The future called, and it left its cell phone behind.

Mobile Tech Review (90)

he Nokia N95 is undeniably an amazing phone. We’ve seen phones that cram nearly as many features in (notably missing that 5MP camera) but they’re much larger, heavier and less attractive. Somehow Nokia managed to fit it all into a very attractive mid-sized phone that makes most Palm and Windows Mobile phones look very large. As a camera phone, the N95 is a leap into the future with its excellent 5 megapixel camera and strong autofocus lens. Both still photos and video are superb compared to any other camera phone on the market and it won’t make you wish you’d brought your point-and-shoot digicam along.

IT Reviews (89)

Those who have been waiting around for a mobile phone that effectively combines multimedia playback, digital photography and satellite navigation without compromise will see their dreams realised with the N95. It’s simply packed with excellent features, functionality and connectivity, and despite the poor battery life and a few minor grumbles this is still the most desirable mobile phone we’ve ever used.

3G.co.uk (89)

The bottom line for the N95 is that it is getting close, but at the moment cannot fully replace a dedicated digital camera or a sat-nav system. There are limitations. But HEY, a 3G HSDPA phone with a 5 mega pixel (2595×1944 pixels) camera and on-board GPS means its going to be very well accepted by all you mobile warriors out there. The battery really needs to “go the extra mile”. If it lets you down you will physically end up miles short of your destination.

Let's Go Mobile (88)

There is of course still a bit of room for improvement, but we should keep in my mind that the Nokia N95 has everything your little heart desires: a navigation system, a 5 Megapixel digital camera, and not to mention a complete multimedia centre, and of course you can call with it too. The Nokia N95’s camera works great and the firmware update will be a valuable addition.

MobileBurn (88)

But the reality of the situation is that the N95 is a brilliantly conceived mobile phone that is nearly crippled by its battery life. A device such as this begs to be used, but the battery is not even remotely close to being up to the task. If it weren’t for the fact that the N95 does almost everything not only well, but superbly, the battery life would be an instant deal breaker. But due to its near other-worldly capabilities, I feel it deserves some leeway, and as such I still give it a “Recommended” rating. If the battery issue didn’t exist, I would probably have considered the N95 to be the best non-QWERTY smart phone ever developed to date.

All About Symbian (86)

A ‘breakthough device’? Certainly. In a year’s time, I’d guess that most new S60 smartphones will have built-in GPS and VGA video recording, along with HSDPA and landscape display support, these technologies will simply filter down in the usual way, from flagship to mid-range devices. Like all products which break new ground, it’s not perfect first time round, but with a score of 86% (above), the Nokia N95 still does amazingly well.

MoBique.com (85)

My encounter with this latest S60 product from Nokia was truly a refreshing experience. It might not have scored highly on all counts – but it was certainly one of their best smartphones that I’ve come to use for some time now…

What Digital Camera (82)

The Nokia N95 is the technological equivalent of a multi-tool, combining many gadgets in a single package, but the ‘real deal’ will often do a better job. As a camera, the awful shutter lag and poor images are comparable to digital compacts of five or so years ago, which might be OK for the odd snap, but if you want to take ‘proper’ pictures, buy a camera. It’s still that simple.

Computer Buyer & Upgrades (80)

Nokia’s flagship smartphone is truly a PC in your pocket. An incredibly powerful phone, but it’s very expensive and the battery life is terrible.

PC Advisor (80)

We enjoyed using the Nokia N95. The Nokia N95 is the first phone we’ve seen in a while that does a great job at combining style with function. But the Nokia N95’s hefty £549 price tag is off-putting.

Pocket-lint (80)

Trying to achieve so much is always a hard task and there are times when you will struggle with the Nokia N95. A jack-of-all-trades rather than a master of none this provides the functionality of a GPS, MP3 player, digital camera and of course phone, in one fairly small box.

Tech2.com (80)

Here is what gives the N95 away. Its Li-Ion 950 mAh battery sucks! What I’m trying to say is that for a phone like this, which will rock the industry, a battery that gives you just about 5 hours of talk time is not adequate. Its not too bad but I know it could have been better.

vnunet.com (80)

It’s an expensive piece of kit, but as far as smartphones go this is most definitely the current king of the hill.

Techtree.com (70)

The phone is pretty expensive. Its pricing puts it in competition with the N93i which is also around the same price. Given a choice between the two, N95 compared to the N93i is a better deal. For now, it’s just a phone that’s out of reach or better put, it doesn’t really make sense owning one with given conditions.

Good Gear Guide (70)

The N95 packs in just about every feature under the sun. Most are welcome additions, but there are a few issues that prevent this from being a great smart phone.

CNET (70)

With a 5-megapixel camera, advanced multimedia capabilities, and GPS, there’s no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most feature-packed smart phones to date, but poor battery life and sluggish performance make it hard to justify the high price tag.

PC Authority (67)

Using the phone without any garnish yielded a mere 3 days of standby. We can only conclude that this is the formula one car of phones. It’s a brilliant piece of engineering (and one we’d have no hesitation buying) provided you can line up a series of pit stops to keep refuelling the battery.

Mobile Choice UK (60)

It’s a convergence miracle. All hail the N95.

LAPTOP Magazine (60)

The N95 is sort of like the anti-RAZR. It thumbs its nose at thinness in favor of functionality and yet the device doesn’t weigh down your pocket. Those who have money to burn and who want to stand out from the crowd may want to consider this slider.

PC Pro (50)

Almost everything a mobile user could wish for, but there are serious problems to note before you buy.

Computer Shopper (40)

Unfortunately, all the technology crammed into the N95 takes its toll on the battery. We didn’t get more than 12 hours out of the phone with a moderate amount of camera, wireless networking and phone use. The N95 is a great handset, but it’s expensive and the battery life makes it impossible to rely on as a phone.