Nokia 5250
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Nokia N90
#9174Category Breakdown
Nokia 5250
Nokia N90
Performance
23.818.5
Camera
12.739.6
Display
38.933.4
Battery
10.35.6
Build
15.416.9
Connectivity
7.513.2
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
13.913.1
Summary
- The Nokia 5250, released in 2010, features a larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 2.1-inch display of the Nokia N90, which has a resolution of 352 x 416 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the 5250 is powered by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU and offers 51MB of RAM, while the N90 has a 220 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU with 31MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the N90 includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The 5250 has a larger 1000 mAh battery compared to the N90's 760 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the 5250 uses a more recent version, S60 rel.
- 5, compared to the N90's OS 8.1a.
- The build quality of the N90 is heavier at 173g and thicker at 24mm, while the 5250 is lighter at 107g and slimmer at 14mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5250
Nokia N90
General
Release Date
2010
2005
Announced
2010
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.1"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
352 x 416 pixels (~259 ppi density)
PPI
360
352
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
220 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
51MB
31MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
RS-DV-MMC, 64 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
760 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)
112 x 51 x 24 mm (4.41 x 2.01 x 0.94 in)
Weight
107 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
0.22 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Pop-Port
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 5
Symbian OS 8.1a , Series 60 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A