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Nokia N97 mini vs Nokia X3

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 mini vs Nokia X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X3 X Nokia N97 mini 21Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97 mini

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N97 mini} 21 Advantages Nokia N97 mini vs X3} 3 Advantages Nokia X3
+128MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+8GB177 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (46MB available)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+229 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs182 PPI
+3.2"45%
Larger screen
vs2.2"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 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 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs860 mAh
+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+103 grams (3.61 ounces)34%
Lighter
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)16%
Thinner
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 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 X3
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ModelN97 miniNokia X3
Other model namesNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555Nokia X3 RM-540, Nokia X3-00
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date10/28/200912/7/2009
Depth16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)49.3 x 96 millimeters (1.94 x 3.78 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI182 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-Sfeature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
RAM memory128MB SDRAM64MB
Internal storage8GB128MB (46MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
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 Mbps0.177 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, HSDPAGPRS, 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 X3
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144) 15 fps
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 registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
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 X3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4CT
Battery capacity1200 mAh860 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours7.5 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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: Red on Black, Blue on Silver
• 2GB microSD included
• Dedicated music keys
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97 miniNokia X3
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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