Nokia N8 with 12 megapixel camera

Nokia announced officially the upcoming availability of the high-end Nokia N8, the first handset from the company to run under the Symbian 3 platform, and also the first to boast a 12-megapixel camera. According to the company, the new device is meant to offer users enhanced connectivity to other people, or to places and services, while enabling them to create compelling content and to stay in touch with friends via social networking sites.

The N8 comes integrated with a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash. In addition, it is capable of making as well as editing HD-quality videos. Also, enjoy HD-quality videos with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. Users can access several Web TV services which can deliver programs, news and entertainment from several channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic, while they can also get their hands on local Web TV content from the Ovi Store.

Nokia’s N8 lets users update status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter through a single app on its homescreen. It also features free global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation that guides users to places and POIs in more than 70 countries.


The Nokia N8 was integrated with Qt, so as to simplify the development of applications. The software development environment enables developers build applications and easily deploy them across various platforms, including Symbian. Application builders can download the Nokia Qt SDK to start their work with Qt. For the time being, the SDK is available in a beta version. 


The Nokia N8 will be made available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010 at an estimated retail price of EUR 370 (approx Rs. 21,897).


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