Nokia N95 (RM-159) vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N95 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/22/2012 1:45 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 3:20 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia N95 (RM-159) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) Compare Nokia N95 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

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!

12 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)	vs	12 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
332MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+412MHz 32bit Single-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+128MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (160MB available)	vs	+8GB (7GB available)44 times More internal storage for applications and files
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)81% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+165 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+3.5"35% Larger screen
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

3.5mm (same audio output) / Proprietary TV-out

802.11 b/g [wifi3]

2.0 + A2DP

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
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Model	N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model names	Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Apple
Release date	3/1/2007	6/1/2007
Depth	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
System version	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 2420	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 332MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB (160MB available)	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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 2100 - USA: 850/1900	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Not supported
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 N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.7 hours	8 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red • 128MB microSD included • Carl Zeiss optics • Nokia Maps • Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	iPhone 2G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)