Dell Aero
#10512
Nokia N97 mini
#7910Category Breakdown
Dell Aero
Nokia N97 mini
Performance
5.213.6
Camera
12.512.7
Display
33.538.9
Battery
10.312.3
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
19.323.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
10.117.0
Summary
- The Dell Aero features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the Nokia N97 mini has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, also at 360 x 640 pixels, but with 16 million colors compared to the Aero's 256, resulting in better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Aero is powered by a 624 MHz CPU with no RAM, whereas the N97 mini has a 434 MHz CPU and includes 128MB of RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the N97 mini can record video at 480p, offering better video quality than the Aero's CIF@30fps.
- The Aero's battery capacity is 1000 mAh, which is lower than the N97 mini's 1200 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- The Aero runs on Android 1.5, while the N97 mini operates on Symbian 9.4, providing different software experiences, with the N97 mini also featuring stereo speakers and a headphone jack, absent in the Aero.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Aero
Nokia N97 mini
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
For AT&T
Also available as Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition with 18K gold-plated body
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
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 (~229 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
8GB 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, Dual-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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
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)
113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm, 75 cc (4.45 x 2.07 x 0.56 in)
Weight
104 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
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