Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N9, its first smartphone to be powered by MeeGo.
“With the Nokia N9, we wanted to design a better way to use a phone. To do this we innovated in the design of the hardware and software together. We reinvented the home key with a simple gesture: a swipe from the edge of the screen. The experience sets a new bar for how natural technology can feel,” said Marko Ahtisaari, Nokia’s head of Design. “And this is just the beginning. The details that make the Nokia N9 unique – the industrial design, the all-screen user experience, and the expressive Qt framework for developers – will evolve in future Nokia products.”
Nokia N9 specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz OMAP3630 with PowerVR SGX530 GPU
- Operating system: MeeGo 1.2
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM and penta-band WCDMA
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1
- Display: 3.9-inch AMOLED (854×480)
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16GB or 64GB onboard, microSIM cards
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP with HD video capture
- Front-facing camera: None
- Dimensions / weight: 116.45 x 61.2 x 12.1 millimeters (at its thickest) / 135 grams
- Other: NFC support, Dolby Digital Plus
Nokia’s partnership with Microsoft and decision to essentially abandon MeeGo will likely relegate the Nokia N9 to the history books.
The Nokia N9 will be available “later this year” with availability and pricing to be announced closer to the launch.