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Nokia N97 vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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

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3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Nokia N97 X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97

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N97} 14 Advantages Nokia N97 vs Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+32GB181 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (180MB available)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+210 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+3.5"17%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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+832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+384MB LPDDR2 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
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)53%
Lighter
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)59%
Thinner
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 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.
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

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
3G HSDPA
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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ModelNokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USSamsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/11/200910/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredVideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1723 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM384MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB512MB (180MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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 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 900/2100
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 N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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 N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
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 supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours6.2 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
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: Black on metallic Gray, White
• Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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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