Nokia N82 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The plastic materials used in the N82â-'s casing help account for the well-balanced handling

Pros: Wi-Fi and 3G HSDPA; A-GPS with supplied sat nav software; 5-megapixel camera; Extensive multimedia functionality; Auto screen rotation technology

Cons: Too Large; Tiny numberpad keys; Feels cheap; No optical zoom; No dedicated music player controls

Verdict: The Nokia Maps application offers further upgrades including downloads of guides, while the mapping service is also updated if you travel to an area not covered on your software

Review summary: The Nokia N82 is the best camera phone we've ever used, thanks to its terrific flash.

Review summary: If you like your mobiles in classic candybar flavour, Nokia's N82 could be the smartphone you've been waiting for. With a 5-megapixel camera, this Symbian S60 device is Nokia's most sophisticated candybar-style mobile to hit the market.

Pros: Wi-Fi and 3G HSDPA connectivity, A-GPS with supplied sat nav software, 5-megapixel camera, Extensive multimedia functionality, Auto screen rotation technology

Cons: Too Large, Tiny numberpad keys, Feels cheap, No optical zoom, No dedicated music player controls

Verdict: The somewhat cheap look of the phone is in stark contrast to the wealth of features on offer here, with its great connectivity and multimedia spec

Review summary: The Nokia N82 is the latest do everything handset from the Finnish cell phone giant. Like many of its other high end handsets the N82 isn't available from any U.S. carrier, instead you'll have to purchase the phone from an importer or directly from Nokia

Verdict: The Nokia N82 is not an upgrade to any specific device in Nokia's lineup. It can be thought of as the Nokia N72 on steroids or the Nokia N95 in a candybar form factor. Either way it will probably represent the sweet spot in Nokia's N-Series lineup as the

Review summary: As a camera, it's one of the best we've seen on a phone. But as a phone, have we seen better?

Verdict: There is so much to like about the Nokia N82, from its good camera and massive feature set through to its 3.5mm headset connector and TV-out capability, that the handset design feels like a great let-down.