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Nokia N8 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 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 N8 21Points
Nokia N8
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) Compare Nokia N8 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N8

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N8} 21 Advantages Nokia N8 vs iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
+680MHz 32bit Single-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+210 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+(back) 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)5%
Thinner
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
1200 mAhvs+1219 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20 Common items in both devices
Flash (EEPROM)
135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
3.5"
Autofocus
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
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ModelNokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date9/29/20106/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2iOS 3.0
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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 N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.83" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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 N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1200 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours11.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• 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		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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