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Nokia N97 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Nokia N97 04Points
Nokia N97
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Nokia N97 X
Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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} 4 Advantages Nokia N97 vs Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 23 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+32GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)39%
Lighter		vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)110%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+367 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+6"71%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 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.
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3400 mAh127%
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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ModelNokia N97Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/11/200911/1/2013
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, 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 N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity1500 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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