Replacement for Nokia N96

PH4T

I destroyed my Nokia N96 at the weekend and tried to claim a new one today on my Vodafone insurance. Unfortunately it has been discontinued.

They said I can have pretty much any phone as a replacement but that there are currently no similiar Nokia phones available. The best they could offer was the Nokia Express Music 5800.

Other options were Samsung Tocco S8300 or the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. Both of those look pretty good but it would mean changing to a new operating system.

The features I used most on the N96 were the camera, video camera, Video player, music player, e-mail (reading as opposed to writing), calendar and Quick Office (mostly excel).

Anyone any thoughts on what would be a good replacement?

Davy

All three phones are very similar. The samsung has a better camera than the other. But i personally wouldn't go for the samsung, would between the other two, or a N95?? Not an option?

The 5800 and the Xperia X1 are very similar. Will both do what you require. The 5800 has a slightly bigger screen and looks better imo. Also you mention the operating system, since you had the N96 which uses Symbian Series 60 the same as the 5800, i think this is your best choice.

Ask about an N95 if you dont want a touchscreen phone.

PH4T

Davy wrote: »

Ask about an N95 if you dont want a touchscreen phone.

N95 and N96 are both discontinued so neither are an option.

I notice the Samsung has no WiFi either which is strange.

It's not limited to those 3 phones. It's any phone btw.

Headshot

PH4T how long can you wait until you have to replace the phone?

PH4T

Headshot wrote: »

PH4T how long can you wait until you have to replace the phone?

Depends, I have an old SE P990i at home that I could use for a while...

Headshot

PH4T wrote: »

Depends, I have an old SE P990i at home that I could use for a while...

not sure on date or anything but the nokia n86 is coming out may-june

bound to be on vodafone too

Davy

PH4T wrote: »

It's not limited to those 3 phones. It's any phone btw.

Do you like the touchscreen? Did you look at the 5800?
Or you could wait for the N85, good upcoming phone.

PH4T

Headshot wrote: »

not sure on date or anything but the nokia n86 is coming out may-june

bound to be on vodafone too

n86 looks nice. whats the difference between that and the n96?

PH4T

Davy wrote: »

Do you like the touchscreen? Did you look at the 5800?
Or you could wait for the N85, good upcoming phone.

I used to have a touchscreen/stylus on my old p990i. I did find it useful, especially for Excel.

Headshot

PH4T wrote: »

n86 looks nice. whats the difference between that and the n96?

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=2253&idPhone1=2713

Davy

PH4T wrote: »

n86 looks nice. whats the difference between that and the n96?

n86 has a 8mp camera. First for nokia.

PH4T

Headshot wrote: »

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=2253&idPhone1=2713

That looks pretty good actually. Better camera, faster processor.

Seeing as it's called the N86, in what way is it worse? It's appears to only have a slightly smaller screen and less memory...

PH4T

When will Vodafone have the N97?

Davy

PH4T wrote: »

When will Vodafone have the N97?

They are in the Uk for definite. Here wont be confirmed for a few weeks

PH4T

Headshot wrote: »

not sure on date or anything but the nokia n86 is coming out may-june

bound to be on vodafone too

Any word on when (and if) the N86 is coming to Vodafone?

Davy

PH4T wrote: »

Any word on when (and if) the N86 is coming to Vodafone?

They haven't said yes or no yet. You could ask on the vodafone forum but im not sure if it will be much use, or they might tell you about the new N86 mini

PH4T

Davy wrote: »

They haven't said yes or no yet. You could ask on the vodafone forum but im not sure if it will be much use, or they might tell you about the new N86 mini

LOL well I stuck up a post there just in case I might cause an internet phenomenon!

Davy

PH4T wrote: »

LOL well I stuck up a post there just in case I might cause an internet phenomenon!

If you get an answer sure let us know, i never check out that forum

mobius42

PH4T wrote: »

N95 and N96 are both discontinued so neither are an option.

The N96 has been discontinued already? It's barely out a year!

Davy

mobius42 wrote: »

The N96 has been discontinued already? It's barely out a year!

Too expensive
Poorer build quality than either N95

kmart6

None,on their forum last week they were talking about taking on the N85 which is ridiculkous considering it's predecessor has been released!