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Nokia N97 vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia N97 20Points
Nokia N97
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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06Points Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) Compare Nokia N97 X
Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97

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N97} 20 Advantages Nokia N97 vs iPhone 2G (8GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+434MHz 32bit Single-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+32GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (7GB available)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+210 PPI27%
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+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-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11%
Lighter
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)57%
Thinner
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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
16 million
3.5"
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+6 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 N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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ModelNokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USApple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaApple
Release date6/11/20096/1/2007
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (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)210 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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 N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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 N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB8GB (7GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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 N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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 N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 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 N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours8 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
Java framework		• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97iPhone 2G (8GB)
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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