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Nokia N97 vs Nokia X2

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 vs Nokia X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X2 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
20Points Nokia X2 Compare Nokia N97 X
Nokia X2
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia X2

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N97} 4 Advantages Nokia N97 vs X2} 20 Advantages Nokia X2
+32GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB7 times
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
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)64%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+217 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) VGA (640x480)11 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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 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+1800 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
14 Common items in both devices
150 grams (5.25 ounces)
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97Nokia X2
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ModelNokia N97Nokia X2
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USNokia X2 Dual-sim RM-1013, Nokia X2DS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/11/20096/24/2014
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)68.3 x 121.7 millimeters (2.69 x 4.79 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97Nokia X2
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97Nokia X2
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97Nokia X2
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97Nokia X2
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage32GB4GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97Nokia X2
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia N97Nokia X2
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 X2
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480)
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 X2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97Nokia X2
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97Nokia X2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97Nokia X2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-5S
Battery capacity1500 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours13 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97Nokia X2
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
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: Glossy green, Orange black, Yellow, White, Matt dark grey
• Nokia X software platform 2.0 UI
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• 7GB free OneDrive storage
• Video light
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97Nokia X2
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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