N9s

N9s refers to the Nokia N9 line of smartphones released by Nokia in 2011. The N9 was notable as Nokia’s first and only device to run the MeeGo-based Harmattan operating system, and it was designed to showcase a gesture-driven, swipe-based user interface. The phone was introduced in select markets, with Nokian later shifting focus away from MeeGo and toward Windows Phone, after which the N9 did not receive a follow-up in the same family.

Design and hardware features of the N9 centered on a unibody polycarbonate chassis with a curved screen and a slim profile. It was offered in multiple color variants and emphasized a clean, button-free front surface. Key specifications included a 3.9-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 854 by 480 pixels, a capacitive touchscreen, and a sealed, non-removable battery. Internal hardware typically included a single-core processor around 1 GHz, about 768 MB of RAM, and storage options of 16 GB or 64 GB without expandable memory. The device supported 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile connectivity via micro-SIM.

Camera and multimedia capabilities featured an 8-megapixel rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus, often accompanied by an LED flash, plus a front-facing camera for video calls. The N9 also supported video capture at up to 720p and standard audio/video playback.

Market impact and legacy of the N9 were marked by its favorable reception for industrial design and gesture-based navigation, contrasted with Nokia’s strategic pivot to Windows Phone and the cessation of MeeGo development. The N9 remains a notable example of Nokia’s mobile experimentation before the company transitioned to new platforms.