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Nokia N8 vs Nokia N97 mini

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Nokia N97 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Nokia N97 mini Compare Nokia N8 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N8

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N8} 20 Advantages Nokia N8 vs N97 mini} 2 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+680MHz 32bit Single-core57%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)27%
Thinner
vs16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+3.5"9%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+(front) 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.1MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
vsSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+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
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
210 PPIvs+229 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
360x640 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) QCIF (176x144)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
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ModelNokia N8N97 mini
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date9/29/201010/28/2009
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory256MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, 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 N8Nokia N97 mini
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashDual-LED flash
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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)QCIF (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 N8Nokia N97 mini
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type D3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours4 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps
• Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Nokia N97 mini
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)feature not registered
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