Nokia N90 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X Nokia N90 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP

N/A

760
mAh

(Removable)

36Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare Nokia N90 X

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5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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 N90	vs	36 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+Until 512MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)21 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MB	vs	+128GB (114GB available)3890 times More internal storage for applications and files
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)2 times Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels24 times Higher resolution screen
259 PPI	vs	+534 PPI106% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"	vs	+5.5"162% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 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 UMTS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps1562 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
760 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

2 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ 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 N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	Nokia N90	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/27/2005	3/1/2018
Depth	24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	2.1" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	352x416 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	259 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Extra display: (128x128) 65K colors	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	feature not registered	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	30MB	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 512MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.2	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5B	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	760 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	22 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N90	Nokia 8 Sirocco
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered