At 114g (N95 8GB: 128g, N81: 140g) it is impressively light and, together with its shape, means it disappears unnoticed into pockets much more easily. It compares more favourably with most average feature phones than other Nseries devices, which often have a feeling of bulk about them. However, the form factor, with its smaller depth and longer height, means it subjectively feels smaller than both in the hand. The N82 is slightly smaller in volume, at 90cc, than the N95 8GB at 96cc, but bigger than the N81's 86cc.
The N82 is also reminiscent of N73 and, although the N82 is not strictly a replacement (in terms of its positioning), I'm sure there will be plenty of N73 owners expressing interest in the N82 precisely because it matches their form factor preference. Thus the traditional form factor, the stand out camera performance and something of an emphasis on style over practicality in the design should attract interest from fashion seekers looking for a phone with a bit extra. Typically, candybar phones are robust and can stand up to a lot of abuse and for many there's a certain sense of comfort and familiarity. The N82 represents a welcome Nseries return to candybars, which remain, globally, the most popular device form factor. Its price point and smaller size suggest it may have a broader market than the expensive N95 8GB. However, the N82 has a greater focus on its camera, thanks to its Xenon flash.
With a 5 megapixel camera, integrated GPS, S60 software suite and WiFi, Bluetooth and 3.5G connectivity it boasts a feature set to match the flagship Nokia N95 8GB.
The recently announced Nokia N82 is an impressively specified device.
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