Nokia has started deliveries of the FOMA NM850iG 3G WCDMA smartphone to NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan. Marketed as the FOMA NM850iG in NTT DoCoMo, Inc.’s lineup, the 3G WCDMA/GSM dual mode device is expected to be commercially available in Japan from February 24.
FOMA NM850iG (which reminds of Nokia 6630) is made for NTT DoCoMo with an additional i-mode function, incorporating the S60 smartphone platform. Compatible with international roaming services, within NTT DoCoMo’s international roaming service ‘WORLD WING’ area, the device supports voice calls, i-mode and i-mode mails, videophone from overseas using the same mobile phone number and i-mode mail address as used in Japan. This allows users to enjoy the sophisticated functionality even while abroad.
Main specifications of NM850iG handset
- Height x Width x Thickness: 110 x 60 x 21 mm
- Weight: 129 grams
- Continuous stand-by time FOMA (W-CDMA): 290 hours (static) or 160 hours (dynamic)
- GSM: 260 hours (static)
- Continuous talk time FOMA (W-CDMA): 170 minutes
- GSM: 360 minutes
- Continuous video calling time: 100 minutes
- Main display 2.1 inches (176 x 208 dots); TFT LCD; 65,536 colors
- External memory device RS-MMC memory card
- Color: Pearl white