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Nokia N97 mini vs Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB)

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

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3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB) Compare Nokia N97 mini X
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB)

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N97 mini} 13 Advantages Nokia N97 mini vs iPad (WiFi 32GB)} 14 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)4 times
Lighter
vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+229 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+32GB (28GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+768x1024 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+9.7"2 times
Larger screen
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAhvs+6800 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Video calling
3.5mm jack
3.5mm (same audio output) / Proprietary TV-out
+ 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 N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
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ModelN97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555iPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date10/28/20093/1/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010
Depth16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels768x1024 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1iOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 5.1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution320x240 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not supported
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 N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours10 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps
• Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• Java framework
• Colors: Silver
• iCloud

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97 miniiPad (WiFi 32GB)
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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