Nokia launches N8 in India at Rs26,259

Nokia launched its much anticipated smartphone N8 with Ovi services at Rs26,259, which comes with a 12MP camera that can record HD quality video

Mobile handset leader Nokia has launched the much-anticipated smartphone Nokia N8 with Ovi services. The N8, priced at Rs26,259 apiece, comes with the Ovi services that enable a user to create content, connect to his/her favourite social networks and enjoy on-demand online television programmes. Ovi by Nokia is the brand for the world's largest cellphone maker's Internet service that can be used by a mobile device or computer.

"The consumer is in the centre of all that we do at Nokia and we are constantly innovating to enhance user experience and address user feedback," said Nokia India vice-president and managing director D Shivakumar said at the launch in Mumbai.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. People can also make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite.

The product also offers a true home theatre experience with HD quality film and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. It also enables access to local and global Web TV services that deliver TV programmes, news and entertainment from channels such as CNN, National Geographic, etc.

People can also update their status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly on the home screen. Calendar events from social networks can also be transferred to the device calendar.

The Nokia N8 comes with free global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation for over 70 countries. It also has 16GB of in-built storage space, expandable up to 48GB with a Micro SD card.

Nokia N8 will be available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010.