Dell Aero
#10512
Nokia N97
#7547Category Breakdown
Dell Aero
Nokia N97
Performance
5.222.1
Camera
12.512.7
Display
33.538.9
Battery
10.315.2
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
19.323.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
10.118.4
Summary
- The Dell Aero and Nokia N97 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, but the N97 supports 16 million colors compared to the Aero's 256, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Aero is powered by a 624 MHz CPU with no RAM, while the N97 has a 434 MHz CPU and 32GB of RAM, allowing for better multitasking and storage.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the N97 can record video at 480p, whereas the Aero is limited to CIF@30fps.
- The N97 also boasts a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Aero's 1000 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Aero being lighter at 104g and slimmer, while the N97 is heavier at 150g and thicker.
- Finally, the Aero runs on Android 1.5, offering a different software experience compared to the N97's Symbian 9.4, which includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Aero
Nokia N97
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2008
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Marvell PXA310 624 MHz
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
32GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, video light
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
VGA@15fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 57.9 x 11.7 mm, 68.6 cc (4.80 x 2.28 x 0.46 in)
117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc (4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 in)
Weight
104 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass