The Finnish company Nokia has always been famous for its unusual solutions in terms of developing new models. One of these can be called Nokia N9 - a smartphone that changes the idea of mobile phones in principle.
In this article, we will talk about this smartphone and find out why it is so special and why you should pay attention to it.
The concept of performance on a “different” OS
I would like to note right away that the phone was released back in 2011, so now, we can say, it is somewhat outdated. True, due to its concept, the phone does not lose its relevance to this day. It's all about the approach taken by the developers.
The phone was not released on the familiar (already at that time) Android, but on the little-known MeeGo platform. This is a Linux-based system introduced a year earlier (in 2010). Intel, Microsoft and Nokia participated in the project. Therefore, it is not surprising that the latter began to sell a phone on this OS.
A logical question arises: “Why this system? How is it better than Android? That's the point - Nokia introduced the device on an unpopular but optimized system.
Due to the fact that no applications and games were available on MeeGo in high quality and witha set of relevant requirements (of a technical nature), the developers managed to release the fastest phone, not burdened, like other smartphones on popular operating systems. It is this approach that has earned the attention of many users - the device really quickly responds to all commands, does not hang or reboot.
But from the general presentation of the phone, let's move on to more obvious things, for example - design. It is with him that each user begins to get acquainted with the next device.
Design
It can be seen that the manufacturers have worked hard on the appearance of the Nokia N9. The phone looks quite impressive due to the monolithic body, which does not contain any slots. Even the slots for the SIM card and connectors for the charger and headphones are located on the bottom panel. In addition, they are closed with special plugs, thus creating the effect of security.
All that stands out on the rounded body of the model - it's just the side keys to adjust the sound and lock / unlock the display. And then, thanks to a special technology, you can also turn on the device screen with two short presses on the screen.
As for the finishing material, the Nokia N9 has a special matte plastic, which has several functions at once. Firstly, it is decorative, because the phone looks quite attractive. Secondly, we can talk about protection from scratches and bumps. The matte surface is not spoiled even by wear and tear - so your phone will not lose its appearance even whenwhat circumstances. In addition, we should mention a set of special cases-pads. They have different colors, so each user is given the opportunity to choose a color scheme for their Nokia N9 individually.
Display
Of course, next to the appearance should be discussed the screen of the device - the main element in the management of any smartphone. If we talk about our model, then the size of its display is only 3.9 inches. With a resolution of 480 by 854 pixels, the image on it can be called acceptable for work - there is only fine graininess when approaching. Gorilla Glass (1st generation) is used to protect the screen. It is said to withstand impact and scratches.
Processor and stuffing
Because we're talking about a phone that hit the market in 2011, don't expect it to have a super-powerful processor that performs miracles. In fact, there is an ARM Cortex-A8 with a clock speed of 1 GHz. It would seem that by the standards of modern smartphones, this is not so much, however, I repeat, for the MeeGo operating system specifically on this device, this is quite enough. Moreover, the gadget is not required to play bulky games stuffed with graphics, in view of their absence under the specified OS, which was already mentioned earlier.
Camera
The device has a fairly powerful camera, the resolution of the matrixwhich is 8 megapixels. In fact, if you run it, it resembles the Nokia N8 camera. True, the reviews note the lower quality of the pictures.
This device has several additional features to create better pictures. In particular, these are automatic focusing, color distribution; if we talk about video, then this is also the ability to shoot in HD quality.
The conclusion is that for an amateur session the phone's camera is quite suitable - with Nokia N9 (the firmware that will be installed on the device does not matter) you will receive a number of photos that can be shown to relatives. True, the device has problems with color reproduction - the main part of the picture simply “lights up”.
Communication
The gadget, despite the release date, is actually equipped with communication technologies at the level of a modern device. In particular, we can note the GPS module (together with the Nokia-maps application, it allows you to navigate the terrain, determine the location, and so on), as well as 3G support. As for the Internet, there is also the possibility of working via WiFi.
In addition to these “basic” ones, the NFC option was also installed on the Nokia N9 phone - the ability to make payments using a smartphone at a short distance (up to 10 centimeters). True, as practice and user reviews show, this function is rarely and rarely used.
Battery
Of course, in any device, the duration of its operation matters. The technical regulation states thatThe battery lasts for about 1 day of intensive use and 2-3 days of medium use of the Nokia N9. The Chinese "clone", of course, will last much less - so we do not recommend purchasing it.
In general, the declared capacity is 1450 mAh, which allows us to talk about a fairly long work. Moreover, you should consider what operating system the Nokia N9 runs on. Android could hardly give such a performance that you can talk about with MeeGo. Therefore, it can be called the strength of the smartphone.
Reviews
Recommendations about the Nokia N9, the price of which was only about 12 thousand rubles, are quite a lot. Most of them are positive, noting the simplicity and, at the same time, the functionality of this model. Some users call the phone such that it has a basic set of functions (calls, SMS, browser) and, in addition, looks quite solid.
There are, of course, negative reviews. To understand what a phone is, you need to read them. About Nokia N9, such people note: an insufficient number of settings (this is probably due to the fact that the operating system here is much simpler than Android); weak speaker for listening to music without headphones; a primitive music player (not satisfying the requirements of music lovers). Also, the “cons” include the inability to view and change office documents; lack of space on a device with 16GB of memory (since in fact only 9 are available there). Therefore, regarding the last drawback, we can advise you to take the version with 32 or 64 gigabytes. Howit becomes clear from this characteristic that it is impossible to expand the volume using a memory card.
Another number of reviews relate to the inability to update the operating system - since, obviously, MeeGo is something like a “one-time” product and, as we can see, Nokia does not develop it into a separate direction. Therefore, if a user has identified some kind of flaw or error in the system, most likely they will not fix it.
Conclusion
As a result, we can say the following. In this article, we described a good (from any point of view) smartphone, which has a lot of advantages. This is a fairly fast processor that allows you to ensure stable operation of the device. The body of the phone is nothing special, but it still looks nice and has a lot of strength to protect the phone while using the Nokia N9. The display of the device also deserves praise due to the colorful picture and, in principle, a high level of protection. Optional features - communication modules, browser, navigation system - everything works smoothly, quickly and accurately. Separately, we can mention a capacious battery.
The interface of the operating system is simple and clear, so the verdict on this device is “why not?”. The device copes with its tasks perfectly, and if you take into account its age, it is clear that the phone deserves only praise. Let's just say it's a worthy alternative to Android and even iOS as of 2011. Particular attention to the device should be paid to those whoin addition to the modern model, you need a second smartphone - exclusively for work.
