Many consider the N86 8MP to be the spiritual successor of both N82 and N85: while the first of the two critters is almost universally loathed, the build quality of the latter sent folks like Rita El Khoury from dotsisxblog into a hissing fit (while others defended it). Where does the N86 8MP end up?
Like most recent Nokia phones, the box is a slider:
However, it can also slide to the opposite side to reveal the N-Gage, zoom and media buttons:
The keypad is excellent, and the keys themselves boast excellent tactile handling:
A quick look at the back reveals the Carl Zeiss lens, which is covered under a mechanical lid:
Removing the back is a very comfortable process, and lets you access the battery and SIM compartments:
Kickstands debuted with the N96. The N86 takes the concept one step further by embedding a microswitch which allows you to launch an app of your choice when the stand is unfolded:
This image shows the top of the box (with a partially closed lid – was in a hurry, sorry). 3.5 inch jack, power button and MicroUSB charge/sync port are all there. Fortunately, Nokia did away with their standard charger port…which means that tethering no longer requires two cables and two USB ports:
The little slot in the bottom is for taking the back cover off:
Nokia introduced a feature from its touchscreen handsets: enabling and disabling the keylock is now done via a slider at the left side:
Finally, a look at the right side – camera key, volume keys and stereo speakers:
In the end, I have to say that the N86 8MP is one of the very few phones which leave me completely satisfied from a physical standpoint. It is extremely well-built…nothing to add here.
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Hi there,
Having read your review I must admit I would agree with this on first impressions of the phone.
However, having owned it now for some time, I must disagree with the standpoint that the phone is in any way “well built”.
Through normal use, the usb/charge port started to come loose and eventually fell inside the phone housing, rendering it impossible to charge or make a data connection.
I sent it away for repair via the retail shop of my contract supplier and had it returned two weeks later. They had refused to fix it, stating that it was “dropped or damaged” by me and they had also removed the metal usb socket from the phone completely leaving the dead space at the top of the housing.
Completely bemused by this I insisted that they send it away for a second opinion and to have it fixed. I am still waiting on it being returned and am interested in what the next installment shall be after reading on numerous forums other people facing exactly the same problem.
Hi dugs,
thank you so much for talking back, and sorry for my slow response.
I had similar issues with a SE box recently. If something like this happens, all you can do is sue and pray. Alternatively, try a thirdparty repair house like Proporta.
All the best
Tam Hanna