Last week, Nokia unveiled Two new Nseries phones that might not look so original in terms of design, but definitely ups the ante in terms of features.

The N85 is an upgrade of the N81, and like its predecessor, will also come in a slider form factor and be Ngage compatible as well. While it does look like an identical twin of the latter, it does, however, feature better specs with its 5-megapixel camera, GPS, longer battery life, and a brilliant 2.6-inch AMOLED screen.

Meanwhile, the N79 is the replacement of the N78. While it does retain the candybar design, its gotten a more modern look and updated features too. A 5-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, and changeable front and back covers are only some of the more notable changes in this new phone. Of course, we can’t forget to throw in the 3G, WiFi and GPS to complete the rest of its specs. Both handsets are set for a debut this month in the UK, and will roll out in the rest of the world thereafter.

Engadget already got a chance to get up-close and personal with these two new multimedia phones, and they’ve managed to included the long-overdue N96 in the process.

So far, everything looks up to par, but one can’t help but notice how the N85 outshines the N96 thanks to its superior AMOLED display. A bit of a shame since the N96 is supposed to be the cream of the crop, but as a result of its prolonged release, current technology has caught up with its supposed cutting-edge features making it seem like an ordinary phone these days. Ironically, these two new phones are replacing what could be considered the contemporaries of the N96. Funny how long it took Nokia to finally release the N96.

I guess that’s probably why they didn’t waste too much time in announcing and releasing the N79 and N85. Lessons to be learned here folks.