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Nokia N97 mini vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 mini vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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
36Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB) Compare Nokia N97 mini X
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)

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!

N97 mini} 2 Advantages Nokia N97 mini vs Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)46%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+8GB LPDDR4X63 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+512GB (482GB available)59 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)86%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels18 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+514 PPI124%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6.4"100%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 0.1MPvs+(front) 8MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)144 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps332 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
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ModelN97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Other model namesNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555Galaxy Note9 (Qualcomm) SM-G9600/DS (8GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date10/28/20098/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI514 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
2.5D glass
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 2.5

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8)
Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB512GB (482GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution320x240 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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, Copper, Purple, Blue
• S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth)
• Samsung Pay
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97 miniGalaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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