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Nokia 9500 vs NGM Forward Next

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

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Compare NGM Forward Next X Nokia 9500 02Points
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points NGM Forward Next Compare Nokia 9500 X
NGM Forward Next
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Next

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9500} 2 Advantages Nokia 9500 vs Forward Next} 29 Advantages NGM Forward Next
+Until 2GB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core19 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)161 times
More internal storage for applications and files
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)53%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)174%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+312 PPI109%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps118 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, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2200 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+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+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
HTML, XHTML
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
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ModelNokia 9500Forward Next
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandNokiaNGM
Release date2/1/20055/1/2014
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
Display typeTFT LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size4.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI312 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 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 focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
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 9500NGM Forward Next
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.14.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours17.8 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
• Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500NGM Forward Next
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)1.05W/kg (body)
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