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Nokia N97 vs LG K8 (RS500)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 vs LG K8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 X Nokia N97 02Points
Nokia N97
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points LG K8 (RS500) Compare Nokia N97 X
LG K8 (RS500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 (RS500)

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N97} 2 Advantages Nokia N97 vs K8 (RS500)} 21 Advantages LG K8 (RS500)
+32GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (10GB available)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)12%
Lighter
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)117%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+294 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)35 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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 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.
1500 mAhvs+2125 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
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ModelNokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USLRA LG K8 4G RS500, LG K8 LRA, LG-RS500
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date6/11/20096/1/2016
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)72.39 x 144.53 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 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
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720)
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 N97LG K8 (RS500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2125 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours12 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• Flash Selfie
• Knock Code
• HAC M3/T3

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97LG K8 (RS500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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