Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
#7515
Samsung A897 Mythic
#9239Category Breakdown
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Samsung A897 Mythic
Performance
28.235.0
Camera
12.710.6
Display
38.927.4
Battery
13.411.9
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
23.719.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.512.9
Summary
- The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the Samsung A897 Mythic has a 3.3-inch display with the same resolution but a lower color depth of 256K.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 128MB of RAM compared to the Samsung's 189MB, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Nokia can record video at 480p, whereas the Samsung is limited to 320p.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is 1320mAh, surpassing the Samsung's 1150mAh.
- The Nokia runs on Symbian 9.4, providing a different software experience compared to the unspecified OS on the Samsung, which lacks stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers a more robust display and camera performance, while the Samsung A897 Mythic has a slightly lighter build and more RAM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Samsung A897 Mythic
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.2"
3.3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~223 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
81MB 128MB RAM
189MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
QVGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1320 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
114 x 52 x 12.7 mm (4.49 x 2.05 x 0.5 in)
Weight
109 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.11 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer