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Nokia N97 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Nokia N97 13Points
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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10Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Nokia N97 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97

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N97} 13 Advantages Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+32GB129%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (14GB 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) 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
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 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
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11%
Lighter
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)48%
Thinner
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
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.
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
3.5"
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
3G HSDPA
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelNokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date6/11/20096/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 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 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1iOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
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 3GS (16GB)
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 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1500 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours11.7 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
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, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
• iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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