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Nokia N97 vs Nokia C7 Astound

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 vs Nokia C7 Astound phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia C7 Astound 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
17Points Nokia C7 Astound Compare Nokia N97 X
Nokia C7 Astound
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia C7 Astound

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N97} 2 Advantages Nokia N97 vs C7 Astound} 17 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound
+32GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (6GB available)
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+680MHz 32bit Single-core57%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15%
Lighter
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)74%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1vs+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183%
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.
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+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
16 million
360x640 pixels
210 PPI
3.5"
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
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ModelNokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 UST-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/11/20094/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
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 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (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
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)QCIF (176x144)
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 N97Nokia C7 Astound
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)656 hours (27.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Frosty metal
• OpenVG 1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.4
• Flash Lite 4.0
• Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97Nokia C7 Astound
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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