Nokia’s N-Series range of high-spec mobile phones has gained increased exposure recently due to the launch of the manufacturer’s most sophisticated phone to date, the Nokia N96 has seen one of the fastest network rollouts ever seen on the market. of mobile phones. This new model has now been purchased by all the major UK network operators, all within seven days of each other, this is testament to the consumer demand for the new Nokia N96.

A new color variant of this high-tech phone has now been added to the N-Series range to complement the original black edition, the new Nokia N96 Quartz takes its name from the color of the outer casing. The features, design and technology of the device remain exactly the same as the black version, however, the Nokia N96 quartz swaps the black casing for a new silver finish.

Although it is a small alteration, the huge popularity of this phone means that both models will be in high demand, for those consumers who want to stand out from the crowd, there is the Quartz edition, while consumers who want a state-of-the-art mobile phone that looks as the part you can opt for the black version.

Using the same unique dual-slide design of the previous N95 and N95 8GB Black models, the Nokia N96 is housed in a sleek black casing and features a stunning 2.8″, 16 million color display. Slide the base to the side to reveal the media playback controls, while sliding it to the other side allows the user to access the number pad.

Everything good about the Nokia N95 continues or is improved in the N96. It still features the sharp 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss Optics camera with video functionality, integrated GPS and fast internet connection. One of the more obvious additions comes in the form of phone memory, which doubles the N95’s previous 8GB with a new 16GB of storage space. The bulky capacity of the Nokia N96 allows users to store and carry a wide variety of media and other documents on the go.

The Nokia N96 runs on the Symbian 9.3 operating system and is powered by 128MB of RAM, the graphics quality and clarity are second to none. The multitude of media applications, from live TV to watching blockbuster movies, benefit greatly from the quality of the screen and the power behind it. With a built-in accelerometer, it’s also easy to rotate the screen to enjoy a wider-looking image for watching movies, movies, or using the music player.

Initially, the Nokia N96 Quartz was launched on the O2 network in the UK, meaning consumers can connect the phone at a range of O2 tariffs depending on their usage requirements.

O2 Direct, the network behind the name, will not be stocking this new phone, instead consumers who want the N96 on an O2 rate will need to purchase their phone from an independent retailer or dealer. O2 themselves are concentrating on Apple’s iPhone and simply can’t subsidize the price of the new N-series phone.