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Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) vs Nokia N97

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs Nokia N97 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 X Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) 18Points
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)

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iPhone 4 (8GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) vs N97} 7 Advantages Nokia N97
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)96%
Thinner
vs18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+640x960 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+330 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) VGA (720x480)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
8GB (6GB available)vs+32GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1420 mAhvs+1500 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
3.5"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
 
ModeliPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Other model namesiPhone 4Nokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleNokia
Release date6/1/20106/11/2009
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x960 pixels (3:2)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)330 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
System versioniOS 4.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateiOS 7.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Chipset32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.75ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)QCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-out3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1420 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours5.3 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

โž• Other features

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Carl Zeiss optics
โ€ข 3D stereo sound
โ€ข Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 4 (8GB)Nokia N97
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)feature not registered
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