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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs Nokia N97

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3G vs Nokia N97 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 X Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) 06Points
Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Nokia N97 Compare Apple iPhone 3G X
Nokia N97
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97

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iPhone 3G (16GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs N97} 17 Advantages Nokia N97
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)48%
Thinner		vs18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+434MHz 32bit Single-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (14GB available)vs+32GB129%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+210 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
16 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
16 million
3.5"
3G HSDPA
3.6 Mbps
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
 
ModeliPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Other model namesiPhone 3G, iPhone 2Nokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleNokia
Release date7/1/20086/11/2009
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
System versioniOS 2.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateiOS 4.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX Litefeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
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 850/1900/2100Not 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

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly 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

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-out3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.0 + 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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours5.3 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3G (16GB)Nokia N97
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
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