Nokia claims N86 8MP doesn't need any xenon, world chuckles

31 July, 2009
It seems we aren't the only ones that feel sorry the Nokia N86 8MP lacks a xenon flash like its predecessor - the Nokia N82. So the Finnish company decided it had to do something to restore its flagship reputation...

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  • j
  • josh
  • tAV
  • 31 Jul 2009

I dont care what gsm arena say ok xenon would have been nice but these 3rd generation dual leds are bright enough!!! what is wrong with you people? are you blind???? n86 performs just as well in low light....

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    • Anonymous
    • kar
    • 31 Jul 2009

    i think Nokia made the right decision, even though Zenon is the way to go for photography, when it comes to videos in low light you hit a rock. So i guess the dual led is the better allrounder and is suitable for more situations plus u can always use it as a handy flashlight. Good job Nokia,

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      • Shiv
      • yHy
      • 31 Jul 2009

      When Sony is planning to release a cameraphone with 12megapixel with Xenon Flash .. Nokia is straying very much far from its way of thinking when it released the N82 feature packed Xenon cameraphone ..

      (psst: my mobiles from now to before are Nokia N82, Sony K850i, Sony K790i .. yup the cameraphone freak here .. :-D)

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        • Anonymous
        • Mx@
        • 31 Jul 2009

        Anonymous, 31 Jul 2009iphone is much betteryou fail lol

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          • doc-ryu
          • jyV
          • 31 Jul 2009

          Second!
          Seriously, I don't know why Nokia is determined to make a phone without a xenon flash, considering the way the industry is going. If they want to be the imaging king of smartphones, they have to at least keep up with their rivals.
          I still have my N82 and am quite happy to keep it until a suitable substitute becomes available, hopefully it will be a Nokia...but never know...

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            • hahutzy
            • NAC
            • 31 Jul 2009

            would've sold me if it had xenon

            i dont understand why they try so hard to defend the dual LED instead of just going with xenon in the first place.

            * hoping for a release of "N86-Xe" *

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              • elina
              • uEA
              • 31 Jul 2009

              but if nokia put the xenon flash it would be perfect camera phone..i'm really proud having n82..

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                • John
                • uta
                • 31 Jul 2009

                I have a N82 presently, N86 could have been my next phone if it had xenon since I generally prefer Nokia, but this is the first time I am eagerly waiting for a non-nokia phone (Pixon-12), I just don't understand Nokia's way of thinking.

                  • v
                  • vivianka
                  • paG
                  • 31 Jul 2009

                  Why on earth didn´t u put a xenon flash? You DO need a xenon flash. I am a professional photographer and I bet you my house that my old sony k 850 takes better pictures in dark conditions. I do not want to make a storm in a tea cup, but this information is completely biased.
                  Thanx so much for the awesome site.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • muy
                    • 31 Jul 2009

                    Meat4pete, 31 Jul 2009I bet all those sad ppl below sit there all day refreshing ... moreDon't mock people who have no jobs. It could easily be you, next!

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                      • Angry Machine
                      • GNb
                      • 31 Jul 2009

                      Meat4pete, 31 Jul 2009I bet all those sad ppl below sit there all day refreshing ... moreI cannot agree more haha.

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                        • Meat4pete
                        • Rb7
                        • 31 Jul 2009

                        I bet all those sad ppl below sit there all day refreshing gsm arena's homepage waiting for a post to put first comment in because they are bams and have no jobs. There is a thing called life.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 2M0
                          • 31 Jul 2009

                          iphone is much better

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                            • me
                            • kAH
                            • 31 Jul 2009

                            second

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                              • jay
                              • PSv
                              • 31 Jul 2009

                              now that is called improvement...

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                                • vodafudge
                                • Mx@
                                • 31 Jul 2009

                                first!