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Nokia N97 mini vs Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 mini vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, 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
08Points Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) Compare Nokia N97 mini X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97 mini

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N97 mini} 19 Advantages Nokia N97 mini vs iPhone 2G (4GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)
+434MHz 32bit Single-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB129%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3.49GB available)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+229 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
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
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2%
Lighter
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)41%
Thinner
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
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+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
16 million
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
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ModelN97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Other model namesNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaApple
Release date10/28/20096/1/2007
Depth16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1iOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB4GB (3.49GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
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 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
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 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideofeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours8 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
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: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97 miniiPhone 2G (4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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