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Nokia 9500 vs Nokia N8

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Nokia N8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N8 X Nokia 9500 03Points
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Nokia N8 Compare Nokia 9500 X
Nokia N8
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N8

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} 3 Advantages Nokia 9500 vs N8} 30 Advantages Nokia N8
+4.5"29%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+1300 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+680MHz 32bit Single-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+16GB215 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)64%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)83%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels80%
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+210 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 12MP38 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Editionvs+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps57 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
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/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1vs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + 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
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
HTML, XHTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
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ModelNokia 9500Nokia N8
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Nokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia Vasco
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date2/1/20059/29/2010
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 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 9500Nokia N8
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI210 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
RAM memory64MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
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 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.83" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
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

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth1.13.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours5.8 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500Nokia N8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)1.02W/kg (head)
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