Nokia N900 review

Bulky and blocky – yet could this be one of the phones of the year?

Reviews
By published
The definitive Nokia N900 review
The definitive Nokia N900 review

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.

Nokia n900

Nokia n900

Nokia n900

Nokia n900

Gareth Beavis
Gareth Beavis
Formerly Global Editor in Chief

Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grew with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.

Latest in Nokia Phones
Composite of three new Nokia phones
3 new retro-inspired Nokia phones will have you rocking out like it’s the 2000s
Nokia G42 in So Purple color
Nokia G42 combines repairability and 5G connectivity in a handsome purple package
Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio with earbuds pictured on the screen
Nokia’s new phone is like a 3310 with earbuds built into the back – and I love it
A Nokia G60 5G from the front and back
A trio of cheap phones from Nokia have landed, with eco-friendly credentials
The Nokia G11 from the back, in someone's hand
Nokia G11 review
A Nokia G21 from the front, showing the home screen
Nokia G21 review
Latest in Reviews
A screenshot from The First Berserker: Khazan
I got absolutely destroyed by The First Berserker: Khazan’s bosses for hours on end and loved every second of it
The player holding a Shard Card in Fragpunk.
Competitive shooter Fragpunk wowed me with its game-changing Shard Cards, but I can't stand the aggressive monetization
Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank leaning on plinth on desk with pink background
I wouldn't take the Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank on extreme adventures, but it's great for my basic traveling needs
VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank leaning on plinth on desk with pink background
The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank is one of the most stylish batteries I’ve seen, but it’s too slow for the price
Atomfall
I survived Atomfall’s testing countryside and became an ethically murky mercenary
The Huawei FreeArc on a white shelf.
The Huawei FreeArc are the best-sounding open-ear headphones I've ever tested – and they're surprisingly cheap
AI hallucinations

We're already trusting AI with too much – I just hope AI hallucinations disappear before it's too late
Apple Sport Band on block

I tested this understated yet convenient Apple Watch strap for a week – here’s why you should buy it now

Girl wearing Meta Quest 3 headset interacting with a jungle playset

Latest Meta Quest 3 software beta teases a major design overhaul and VR screen sharing – and I need these updates now
See more latest
Most Popular
Apple Sport Band on block
I tested this understated yet convenient Apple Watch strap for a week – here’s why you should buy it now
A screenshot from The First Berserker: Khazan
I got absolutely destroyed by The First Berserker: Khazan’s bosses for hours on end and loved every second of it
The Huawei FreeArc on a white shelf.
The Huawei FreeArc are the best-sounding open-ear headphones I've ever tested – and they're surprisingly cheap
The Satechi SM3 mechanical keyboard against a blue background.
I used the Satechi SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard and was surprised by how light it is for a full-sized board
The Netgear Meural Canvas II showing a photo of rocky cliffs and an azure sea. It's surrounded by a plant and some patterned candle holders.
I spent several weeks reviewing this massive 27-inch digital art frame – this is the reason I think it’s worth that high price
BenQ PD2730S
I wanted an Apple Studio Display - until I reviewed the BenQ PD2730S
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Dell and Intel conspired to make the Dell Pro 14 Premium a swing and a miss for me after tests
Toshiba Canvio Flex 4TB
I reviewed the Toshiba Canvio Flex 4TB – it's big on storage but stuck in the past
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro
I tested the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro, and while it's a great chair for the price, it comes with one flaw I can't overlook
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch coffee machine on kitchen counter
If your kitchen is as small as mine, the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch is one of the best espresso machines you can buy