Apple iPhone X (256GB) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone X vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/13/2017 8:41 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Nokia N9 X Apple iPhone X (256GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare Apple iPhone X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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35 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+256GB (245GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)57% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1125x2436 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+463 PPI84% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	251 PPI
+5.8"49% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 7.1MP22 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) CIF (352x288)
+2300000 apps (App Store)11499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps70 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2716 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)29% Lighter
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

1/3" inches

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	251 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	iOS 11	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware update	iOS 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	CIF (352x288)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	2716 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • 5W charger is included Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone X (256GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head)

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Apple iPhone X (256GB) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone X vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone X (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate