Hardware & External Changes
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Black Colour
The most obvious change is the matt black colour of the phone, this is the only colour it is available in for now. |
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No MicroSD Slot
The microSD slot has been replaced by a fixed 8GB internal flash drive. This appears as drive E on the phone. |
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Increased System RAM
The N95 8Gb now has 128mb Ram – double the original. It also uses ‘demand paging’ using the hard drive as extra memory so you will never run out of RAM no matter how many programs you run. |
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Improved GPS
The N95 8GB uses Nokia's Assisted GPS technology, which sends the handset location hints over the network to compensate for weak satellite signals resulting in faster and improved GPS positioning. |
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Longer Battery Life
Thanks to the new BL-6F battery the battery life of the phone is increased by 25-50%. A major improvement on one of the main weaknesses of the original N95 |
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Slightly Thicker Phone
To accommodate the new larger BL-6F battery the phone is now an extra millimetre thicker than the original N95. |
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No Shutter
Again, to accommodate the new larger BL-6F battery, the shutter has been replaced with a simple recessed lens. You now have to hold the shoot button to activate the camera. |
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Hard Screen Surface
The screen has better protection with a hard top layer that’s flush with the front of the phone. The original N95 had a soft touch screen which had a slight recess allowing dust and dirt to gather easily. |
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Bigger Screen
The N95 8GB has a larger 2.8” screen compared to the original 2.6” with a clearer and brighter display. |
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Smaller Main Buttons
The larger screen has meant that the dpad and main buttons have been moved down and made smaller. |
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Raised Multimedia Controls
The Multimedia controls are now raised and dimpled making them easier to find by touch alone. |
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Interface & Software Changes
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More Quick Launch Icons
The standby screen shows 7 quick launch icons as oppose to 6 on the original N95.
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New Search Option
The N95 8GB features a search option shortcut on the standby screen utilising Nokia's new Mobile Search utility. |
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N-GAGE Gaming
The N95 8GB has a new icon for Nokia’s upcoming N-Gage gaming platform and comes with 2 demo games - FIFA 07 and Asphalt 3. |
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Multimedia Menu
The annoying multimedia menu from the original N95 has been replaced with a more useful carousel menu.
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