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Nokia 9500 vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia 9500 05Points
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

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9500} 5 Advantages Nokia 9500 vs iPhone 2G (8GB)} 19 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+Until 2GB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+4.5"29%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+QCIF (176x144)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+412MHz 32bit Single-core175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+128MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+8GB (7GB available)93 times
More internal storage for applications and files
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)64%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)103%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels20%
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+165 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps117%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1400 mAh8%
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
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
1.1vs+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
6 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
2G EDGE
Mono sound (not stereo)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector
HTML, XHTML
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
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ModelNokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaApple
Release date2/1/20056/1/2007
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditioniOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 3.0
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)8GB (7GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Not supported
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth1.12.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours8 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework		• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500iPhone 2G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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