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Nokia N85 vs Nokia 4.2 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N85 vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 4.2 X Nokia N85 03Points
Nokia N85
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
AMOLED

240x320

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Nokia 4.2 (16GB) Compare Nokia N85 X
Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (16GB)

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N85} 3 Advantages Nokia N85 vs 4.2 (16GB)} 23 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)26%
Lighter		vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsLTPS IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
369MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
78MB (74MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)137 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)91%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+295 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+5.71"120%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP193%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.1MPvs+(front) 8MP78 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
10 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
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ModelNokia N854.2 (16GB)
Other model namesNokia N85Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredAustralia(Europe)Taiwan
Australia, (Europe), Taiwan
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date10/6/20084/1/2019
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 103 millimeters (1.97 x 4.06 in)71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size2.6" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage78MB (74MB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution352x288 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours18 hours
Standby363 hours (15.1 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Copper, Black
• Carl Zeiss Optics
• Nokia Navi Wheel
• 3D stereo sound
• UPnP
• DLNA
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Pink sand
• Android One
• 19:9 display ratio
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N85Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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