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Nokia N97 mini vs Nokia N70 (2G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 mini vs Nokia N70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N70 X Nokia N97 mini 25Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97 mini

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N97 mini} 25 Advantages Nokia N97 mini vs N70 (2G)} 1 Advantage Nokia N70 (2G)
+434MHz 32bit Single-core97%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs220MHz 32bit Single-core
+128MB SDRAM3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB SDRAM
+8GB371 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs48MB (22MB available)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 2GB MMC
+16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)39%
Thinner
vs22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x208 pixels
+229 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs130 PPI
+3.2"52%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Advantage
Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1 is newer and safer
vsSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 2
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs970 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+125 grams (4.38 ounces)10%
Lighter

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
2.0 + A2DP / 2.0
+ 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 miniNokia N70 (2G)
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ModelN97 miniN70 (2G)
Other model namesNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555Nokia N70-5, Nokia N70 2G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date10/28/200911/1/2005, Announced: 9/1/2005
Depth16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
Size (width x height)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels176x208 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI130 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM32MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB48MB (22MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
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 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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, HSCSD, 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 miniNokia N70 (2G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
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 zoomOnly digital zoom
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 miniNokia N70 (2G)
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 miniNokia N70 (2G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1200 mAh970 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours4 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)265 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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, Pearl
• 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included
• Video Call front camera
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97 miniNokia N70 (2G)
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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