Fake Nokia N97i found in China, doesn't look that bad at all

Fake Nokia N97i

“Good ol’” Chinese handset cloners are getting better with the day. Their latest “work” mimics Nokia’s latest flagship device, N97, and honestly doesn’t look that bad. I’m not sure whether I should talk like that about something that’s obviously blatant forgery, but when you look at the image above, and few more images bellow, you’ll have to agree with me.

Anyway, the so called Nokia N97i is almost identical to the real thing, except that I doubt the Finnish quality is built inside. And while I’m not sure what the “i” part means, I can only figure it stands for “it doesn’t have keyboard.” We’re talking about the all-touchscreen device here, which also packs 3.2 megapixel camera, and a user interface that tries really hard to act like the original Symbian S60 5th Edition.

The price, you ask? It’s about 750 yuan which is roughly $110. Again, the quality is spotty and the warranty, if it’s provided at all, and is as useful as Bear Stearns’ stock options…

[Via: BGR]

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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

siggi

750RMB? This is then with “laowei” bonus .. : )

I got it today for 500RMB. Not bad at all as you said..
Pourrahim

recently I bought N97i and I am looking for PC
Software to edit my phone book & …. from PC
and also I am looking for N97i user gide
I will be pleased if you give me software name and
also related link for download
Ash

hi i got the n97i but can some1 help me i cant find the memory card slot
thanks
Janan

Hi
How can I tell a real N97i from a fake one?

Regards
vahid

it is very very kos shere
soujiro1022

simple. THERE IS NO “REAL” N97i. Nokia only released N97 and the N97 mini. If you bought an N97i, that is a fake or clone unit from China. I do not know of any fake cloned unit as of this date since they are after all… FAKE.
Marc

In fact the 1 Gb SD memory can be replaced for a 2, 4 or 8 Gb. Remove softly the cover with the serial number and you will see under that the mini SD slot on the top left. Price is in fact less than 400 RMB.
Alban

Bought that fake N97i last week. Paid 600rmb (60euro) which is too much according to other comments, but still a reasonable price for a “laowei” (foreigner). I must say it is a good copy, but I am seriously thinking to give it away and buy a real brand for follwing reasons: the touchscreen is not always responding as expected. The camera reads Carl Zeiss, but is very low-end quality (much less than my previous Samsung with same camera resultion) Also the software has a lot of shortcomings. I have little Nokia experience, but I guess a real Nokia has much better software. For instance there is no option to have all sent messages automatically saved. You have to use Send and Save every time. Summary: this is a reasonable phone, but not good enough for people expecting real quality.
rexrodi

Hi, I got so excited with your sage idea that the memory of this N97i can be upgraded. Could you please elaborate more how to do it, I opened the case and when I see the back with that two sim card slot part I don’t know where to go next to find that sd card slot something you said. I may break it if I force to open unsure what is the right approach to it.
Thanks!
Zain Ahmed

hi there,
anyone interested in buying this phone, i will sell it to you for an amazing £65 and shipping depends on where abouts you live. You can pay via paypal or local pickup. All accesories included. just email me on zain_12@hotmail.co.uk. I have it in black, its a really good phone.
dhv4

Hi
Can anyone tell me how can I have pc syncronisation or put my contacts via pc?

thank you
Dimi

Hi there I recently get a N97i but when i dial a number and try to make a phone call i receive a message “fixed dial number only” Can anyone help to solve this problem?
Ryan

I have a nokia n97i china and i change the memory card to 8gb and its working,but my problem my usb cable can n0t inserted to the usb port.? What will i do?
Anthony John

All i can say is that china is great in copying with first high class copy and quality is also the best, not even original can compete with the copy one so that is why Nokia should sell even in lower prices if Nokia wants to survive otherwise Nokia’s prices are so high that almost nobody can buy and that’s why copies of Nokia phones prices and quality are even much better than the original ones.
*honey*

can i change the outside of mobile on this nokia(n97i) !
wenlit

anyone knows how to mute the microphone during a call?
Duwayne

I also have the same problem and I'm not sure as to where the memory cards must go. Please can you assist me. thanks
Zuhayr

Where can i download GAMES & SOFTWARES for my mobile nokia n97i?????? Please help me!!!!
Zuhayr

I can’t do it!!!!
Lfefil

yes you are righ i also tried and found this mem card behind the label of nokia corp koria. “remove cover, remove battary , remove the label and you see the sd card slot
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SWOMQVUPVC7KLNBE6W67M2XYVI life e

i also buy this ph and i am from india. it support the vido format mp4, 3gp, avi but you have change the video frame rate/ second and audio also.. it also have a java by this you can use the application and game too. but for this you have to download application from your pc in jar format and then copy it to mem card. it also support upto 1900 band too. for me this phone is good because i am music lover.
Roge_cutty

how to used this phone…help meplzzzzzzzzzzzz…
Nceba

Star: i also bought this phone but now the problem is that the phone is keeping going off if i don’t use it
help me please
Ilianaki K

Hi! I bought one too but I have a little problem…it don’t now how to make a list so a to be played by the music player…Could someone help me fix this?
Ilianaki K

Do you know how I make a list of songs? Because my phone can’t play anything…what can I do so as to listen to music by its music player?
LoL

The Phone Is Fake. It Actualy Has A VGA Cam, And They Are Real Tough, But The Firmware Is Reaal DOdgey.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QFNJLIU34FXDRMYVYWKN5A67BI Naqash Arshad

If any body has touch of this n97i china mobile then rply me soon.
plz this is my request.
Con Santiago

i have that Cellphone!