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Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs Nokia N97 mini

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

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Compare Nokia N97 mini X Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) 16Points
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)

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!

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs N97 mini} 10 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+800MHz 32bit Single-core84%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)37%
Thinner
vs16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+3.65"14%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB54 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
158 PPIvs+229 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+7 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 Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
 
ModelGalaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)N97 mini
Other model namesTelstra Samsung Galaxy Xcover Extreme S5690LNokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region availableAustralia
Australia
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/1/201210/28/2009
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.65" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)158 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Chipset32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory512MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 850/1900Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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 Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-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 Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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 Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours4 hours
Standby660 hours (27.5 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps
• Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Nokia N97 mini
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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