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Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs Nokia N96

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Spica vs Nokia N96 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N96 X Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) 12Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)

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Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs N96} 11 Advantages Nokia N96
+800MHz 32bit Single-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)36%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+180 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.2"14%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
512MB (200MB available)vs+16GB81 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC4 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)vs+VGA (640x480)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSDPA
3.6 Mbps
Accelerometer
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

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
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ModelGalaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Other model namesGalaxy Spica i5700, Samsung i5700Nokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/17/20099/4/2008
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakeSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Chipset32bit: Samsung S3C641032bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (200MB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
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 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, 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

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQVGA (320x240)
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

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity1500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.2 hours2.5 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Nokia N96
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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