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Nokia 9500 vs HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs HMD Skyline phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
43Points HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) Compare Nokia 9500 X
HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

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!

9500} 0 Advantage Nokia 9500 vs Skyline (256GB/12GB)} 43 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)31 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+12GB LPDDR5191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+256GB (222GB available)2990 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC511 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+209 grams (7.32 ounces)6%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)165%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+402 PPI170%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.55"46%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP556 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 50MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps11298 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, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+4600 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
1.1vs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
4 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
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ModelNokia 9500Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500HMD Skyline (12GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHMD
Release date2/1/20057/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Display typeTFT LCDP-OLED
Screen size4.5" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI402 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x1281000nits[peak]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 581402 (v10)
Geekbench: 2899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)256GB (222GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.67" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported50 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
OZO audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth1.15.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HBA4633AA
Battery capacity1300 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi2 wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)feature not registered
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