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Nokia 9500 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS 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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22Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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9500} 5 Advantages Nokia 9500 vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 22 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+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
+1300 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)188 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+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)92%
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) 3.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 times
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
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps40 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, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
1.1vs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
7 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
Mono sound (not stereo)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector
HTML, XHTML
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelNokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date2/1/20056/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 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 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditioniOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
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 supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, 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

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
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 3GS (16GB)
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 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth1.12.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1300 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours11.7 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
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, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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