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BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs Nokia N95 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 8830 vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) 05Points
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N95 (8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8830 (World edition)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) vs N95 (8GB)} 17 Advantages Nokia N95 (8GB)
+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)50%
Thinner
vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+160 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40%
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
225MHz 32bit Single-corevs+330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+128MB SDRAM7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+8GB (6GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
132 grams (4.62 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)3%
Lighter
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2.5"vs+2.8"12%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) vs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x240 pixels
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
GPS / A-GPS
2.0 / 2.0 + A2DP
+ 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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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
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Model8830 (World edition)N95 (8GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 8830 World EditionNokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerryNokia
Release date5/1/200710/1/2007, Announced: 3/1/2007
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)160 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.2Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM655032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage64MB8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, 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

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.02.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity1400 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.7 hours3.5 hours
Standby216 hours (9 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Nokia Maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head)
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