Nokia N9 (16GB) vs LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs LG Nexus 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2015 5:42 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare LG Nexus 5X X Nokia N9 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	27 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)53% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
251 PPI	vs	+424 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"	vs	+5.2"33% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.4MP55% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+2700 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 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 N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Google Nexus 5X, LG H798, LG Bullhead
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	10/20/2015
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.9" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 850/900/1700/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,4,8,26), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	20 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps	• Colors: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	feature not registered