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The new Nokia N95 was meant to retain the original’s slider mechanism. Two selfie cameras and stereo speakers replace the media control buttons and keypad from the original design. The unique form factor meant that the Nokia N95’s screen was without interruptions. According to HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas, the company toyed around with several slider ideas before zeroing in on the side slider design.
We may never know what hardware the new Nokia N95 would run, but the prototype shows that it was set to feature a triple-camera array. The ring surrounding the cameras could also double up as a kickstand, allowing the phone to double up as a media powerhouse, an alarm clock, and even a rudimentary smart display. While a lot of users would buy the new Nokia N95 out of nostalgia, that alone would not be enough to drive sales, and that’s probably why the smartphone never saw the light of day