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Nokia N97 Price in Sri Lanka
Buying the Nokia N97 in Sri Lanka
No shop in Sri Lanka that we track has listed the Nokia N97 yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in Sri Lanka? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: phones in Sri Lanka are sold with either a company warranty (from the brand's official distributor, serviced at authorised service centres) or a shop warranty. Company-warranty units usually cost more, so check which one the price includes.
- TRCSL approval: buy a unit approved by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), so it works properly on Sri Lankan networks such as Dialog, SLT-Mobitel and Hutch.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop — prices in Sri Lanka change often with the exchange rate.
What is the Nokia N97 price in Sri Lanka?
The Nokia N97 is not listed by shops in Sri Lanka that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the Nokia N97 in Sri Lanka?
We have not found a shop in Sri Lanka selling the Nokia N97 yet. Phone shops in Sri Lanka can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 360 x 640 pixels |
Platform
| OS | Symbian OS 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5 (Symbian^1/S60 5th Edition) |
| CPU | ARM 11 434 MHz |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| RAM | 128 MB SDRAM |
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 16GB (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash |
| Features | Geotagging |
| Video | 480p@30fps (VGA@30fps) |
Selfie Camera
| Single | VGA videocall camera |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L) |
| Stand-by | Up to 432 h (2G) / 408 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 30 min (2G) / 6 h (3G) |
Body
| Dimensions | 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm (18.25 mm at camera area) |
| Weight | 150 g |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS; Ovi Maps |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM transmitter |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | December 2008 |
| Status | Discontinued, October 2010 |
| Release Date | June 2009 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Physical QWERTY keyboard for efficient typing
- Large internal storage for its era (32GB)
- Carl Zeiss camera optics
- Unique slide-and-tilt form factor
- Nostalgic value for collectors and enthusiasts
Cons
- Resistive touchscreen (less responsive than capacitive)
- Symbian OS is outdated and no longer supported
- Limited RAM led to performance issues and sluggishness
- Bulky and heavy design
- Poor initial software experience and bugs
In The Box & Warranty
- Nokia N97 handset
- Travel charger
- Micro-USB cable
- Wired headset
- Stylus
- Cleaning cloth
As a vintage device, the Nokia N97 no longer carries a manufacturer's warranty; any coverage would be through a third-party reseller.
Questions & Answers
What is the Nokia N97?
The Nokia N97 is a high-end smartphone released by Nokia in June 2009, known for its unique slide-and-tilt design that reveals a full QWERTY keyboard and a 3.5-inch resistive touchscreen.
What operating system does the Nokia N97 use?
The Nokia N97 runs on Symbian OS 9.4, specifically the Series 60 5th Edition (also known as Symbian^1).
Does the Nokia N97 have a physical keyboard?
Yes, one of the defining features of the Nokia N97 is its slide-out QWERTY keyboard, which tilts the screen for a more ergonomic typing experience.
What are the main camera specifications of the Nokia N97?
The Nokia N97 features a 5-megapixel main camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, and a dual-LED flash, capable of recording video at 480p resolution at 30 frames per second.
Is the Nokia N97 still usable today?
While the Nokia N97 can still power on and perform basic functions, its Symbian operating system is outdated, and it lacks support for modern apps and internet standards, making it unsuitable as a primary smartphone today. It's primarily a collector's item.
What was the internal storage capacity of the Nokia N97?
The Nokia N97 came with a substantial 32 GB of internal storage, which was considered very generous for a smartphone at its time of release.