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ZTE Grand Era (U985) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand Era vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X ZTE Grand Era (U985) 18Points
ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare ZTE Grand Era X
Nokia N9 (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand Era (U985)

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Grand Era (U985)} 18 Advantages ZTE Grand Era (U985) vs N9 (16GB)} 4 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs1GB LPDDR
+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)41%
Thinner		vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x854 pixels
+326 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs251 PPI
+4.5"15%
Larger screen		vs3.9"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use		vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1800 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1450 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
21 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
14.4 Mbps
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
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ModelGrand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesZTE Grand Era V985, ZTE U985Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTENokia
Release date9/1/20129/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSMeego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP33H32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForcePowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)CIF (352x288)
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

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity1800 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours7 hours
Standby313.3 hours (13.1 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Touch focus
• 360° panorama shot
• BSI sensor
• HDR
• HD Voice
• Dolby surround
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Grand Era (U985)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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