Camera Phone Reviews

Nokia N93i

Life. Camera. Action.
You can shoot DVD-like quality videos with the Nokia N93i thanks to its MPEG-4 VGA video capture at up to 30 frames per second, stereo audio recording and digital stabilization. The Nokia N93i also boasts a 3.2 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 3x optical zoom, autofocus and close-up mode. With the 1 GB miniSD card included in the standard Nokia N93i sales pack, you can capture up to 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos.

Shooting is now more stylish. And more simple.
With its slim and compact design, the Nokia N93i is now even easier to slip into your pocket. It also has a new metallic finish keymat and a mirror effect cover. The 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors has a 160° viewing angle, the easy-to-use joystick provides smooth video control and there are dedicated camera keys to capture images, switch shooting mode and operate the flash quickly and easily.

Every story needs an audience. Find yours online.
Integrated into the Nokia N93i is a new personal video and photo blogging service called Vox* with privacy features that let you share stories and thoughts instantly with your friends, family, neighborhood or the entire world. Select your video or photos in the gallery of your Nokia N93i and upload them directly from your device to Vox in their original size.

Getting the shot is just the beginning.
Once you've finished filming, shape your story while it's still on the Nokia N93i with the on-device editing capabilities. For advanced editing, the standard Nokia N93i sales pack comes bundled with Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 software, enabling you to create professional quality movies on your compatible PC. These videos can then be transferred back to your multimedia computer or burned to DVDs.

Create your own prime time viewing.
Get the popcorn out and have a communal screening of your very own blockbuster or latest photos. Simply connect the Nokia N93i to a compatible TV with the supplied video-out connectivity cable, dim the lights and enjoy the show. Or if you prefer the wireless route, use the integrated wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to connect to a compatible UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled device.

Much more than just movies.
The Nokia N93i is far more than just a digital camcorder - work or play, it delivers just what you need. Designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, the Nokia N93i provides mobile broadband internet access for browsing, uploading content, and sending and receiving emails, allowing you to stay connected on the move. You can also keep yourself entertained with MP3 music, podcasts, stereo FM radio or mobile TV video streaming**.

Slimmer and more compact in design, the Nokia N93i follows on from the success of the Nokia N93, which has received numerous awards and accolades, including 'European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007' by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), 'Innovation of the Year 2006' by Digital Video as well as 'Editor's Choice 2006' award by American Photo, to name just a few.

The Nokia N93i, which is based on S60 3rd Edition software on Symbian OS, is expected to start shipping in volumes during the first quarter of 2007 with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of approximately 600 euros.

*The availability of Vox may vary according to your country or sales area, and the service may be available in a limited number of languages.
**To check the availability and cost of the service, contact your network operator or service provider.

Nokia N93i Reviews

CNET Australia reviews the Nokia N93i and writes, "When turning on the N93i for the first time, the first thing you realize is how impressive the screen looks compared with the previous N93, which itself had a great screen. The screen is sharp and vibrant, although you'll need to cover it in direct sunlight as it does get washed out. Images and videos taken with the camera are excellent compared with most camera-phones, and even rivals those of standalone digital cameras. We printed several 6x4-inch photos from the N93i and only those taken in low light were deemed to be unacceptable. However, sound recording for videos is a step down from the older N93 but the quality of the loudspeaker is great, even at max volume."

CNET UK reviews the Nokia N93i and writes, "Still images from the zoom lens are much better than most camera phones, with reasonable exposure, recognisable detail and lively colours. But you'd never mistake the N93i's pictures for those from a real camera -- complex detail is smeared, there's softness and distortion at the edges of the frame and white balance is erratic. Reds, in particular, are over-emphasised, leading to scarlet skin tones that suggest sunburn or excessive drinking."

SiliconRepublic reviews the Nokia N93i and writes, "The Nokia N93i camera phone comes with a 3.2-megapixel Carl Zeiss lens, a brand used in high-quality camcorders as well as compact digital cameras, and it has a 3x optical zoom to boot...I found it extremely easy to use: just by flipping and twisting the display it automatically goes into camera mode. All I had to do was point and shoot."