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Nokia N90 vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP
N/A
760
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) Compare Nokia N90 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

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N90} 4 Advantages Nokia N90 vs iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)} 24 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
+Until 512MB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)157%
Lighter
vs444 grams (15.54 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MBvs+128GB (117GB available)3993 times
More internal storage for applications and files
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)3 times
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels20 times
Higher resolution screen
259 PPIvs+264 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"vs+9.7"4 times
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps259 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
760 mAhvs+7340 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

2 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
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ModelNokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesNokia N90iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date4/27/200510/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth24 millimeters (0.94 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2.1" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution352x416 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI264 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
System versionSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3iOS 8.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 171064bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage30MB128GB (117GB available)
External storageUntil 512MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPPMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, MIDIMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth1.24.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5B
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity760 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3 hours10 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Silver
โ€ข Carl Zeiss optics
โ€ข Secondary screen with 128x128 pixels 65K colors
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Retina display
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข AirDrop file sharing
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud Keychain
โ€ข FaceTime HD

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia N90iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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