Nokia 12-megapixel cameraphone with optical zoom in the works

We’ve just caught-wind that the Nokia boffins are working on a 12-megapixel monster-snapper handet with optical, rather than digital, zoom.nokia-logo

If the report at RegHardware.co.uk is correct then the Finnish giant will be getting world renowned optics firm Carl Zeiss on board to ensure a high quality end product.

Other specs are currently non-existent, but if the rumour is to be believed we could be seeing this sure-fire king of the cameraphones before the year is over, failing this, at the start of next year.

We’re certainly excited by the prospect of such a highly-specified cameraphone. Do we need it? No, but boy do we want it.

We think the handset will hit the market in the midst of the 12-megapixel showdown with handsets from Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson due to hit the market in the next 9 months.