Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
#7617
Nokia N97
#7547Category Breakdown
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
Nokia N97
Performance
27.922.1
Camera
12.712.7
Display
38.938.9
Battery
10.315.2
Build
15.715.1
Connectivity
11.123.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
18.118.4
Summary
- The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic features a compact build with dimensions of 104 x 49 x 13 mm and weighs 107g, while the Nokia N97 is larger at 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm and weighs 150g, indicating a sturdier feel.
- The 5530 has a 2.9-inch display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the N97 offers a larger 3.5-inch display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the N97 has more RAM and storage capacity.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the 5530 has a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the N97's 5 MP, providing better image quality.
- The N97 also boasts a larger 1500 mAh battery, compared to the 5530's 1000 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both run on Symbian 9.4, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
Nokia N97
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.9"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~253 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
70MB 128MB SDRAM
32GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 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
480p@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 (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104 x 49 x 13 mm, 68 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.51 in)
117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc (4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 in)
Weight
107 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
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
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass