With the Nokia 5800 making great inroads with over 1 million sales, it’s time to start thinking about what’s due down the line and that’s an easy one to answer – the Nokia N97.

The Nokia N97 is going to be Nokia’s flagship device for this year, bringing together everything we want from a top-notch Nok – touchscreen QWERTY keyboard and as many apps and services as our little heart desires. We’ve been taking a look at what the N97 has to offer over the other models on the market and there are things to really get excited about with the Nokia N97.

The Nokia N97 is going to be big, there is simply no getting away from it. Nokia has described it as the ‘flagship next-gen device’ and it needs to be, as it brings touchscreen capabilities right up to date and even pours enough extras into it to blow everything else out of the way.

What’s more, from what we’ve seen, it promises to take everything the Nokia 5800 has to offer and ramp it up to even better execution. But what exactly is Nokia about to deliver to us? Well, it’s a mix of hardware and software that could well prove to be the sizzling hit of the summer.

Check out the specs and facts on the Nokia N97 and even how it compares with the Nokia 5800. Then, read on and see if your  opinions make ours.

1: The Design
Take one look at the Nokia N97 and you want one. It’s the combination of the big screen at the front and the subtle slide-out of the keyboard at the back that makes it so desirable. It’s clear with one look that a great deal of thought has gone into making it ergonomic as well as stylish. There is no denying the N97 is about to leave other manufacturers green with envy.

2: The Screen
In one respect, the 3.5-inch screen is going to be all about fun. It’s touchscreen and being 16:9 widescreen it means you’ll be able to pack more on there. Single taps mean you can pull up movies, music and the internet with no hassle. However, it’s the fact you can personalise the Home page, update widgets and generally make it more your own that will make the N97 sing.

3: The Keyboard
If the screen is all about fun, then this is all about getting things done. It’s all in the design and from what we’ve seen, the QWERTY keyboard has been given the best detail around. Aside from the screen, this is the one feature we’re excited about the most, as it means we’ll be able to do so much with it.

4: Ovi Portal
This is perhaps a tougher sell for most people but a great phone needs excellent services and Nokia has put together the Ovi Portal, where you can get your hands on the latest apps and updates. Working alongside the N-Gage and Comes With Music services, it delivers what you need, when you want it, so downloading straight to the N97 will be a cinch.

5: Social networking
One of the things we’re really looking forward to with the N97 are the range of apps that will be introduced around the idea of ’social location’. Taking the built-in A-GPS receiver and allowing you not only to stay in touch with friends but also to let them know where you are and what you’re up to. In many respects, you’ll never be alone again!

So, a whistle stop tour of what we’re getting excited about with the Nokia N97. We’re feeling that it’s going to be a good summer, sun, sand and the N97.

The design of the Nokia N97 is simply stunning, check out our gallery:

Now check out what it looks like in reality. Pretty good you’ll have to agree?