Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia N9
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.656.6
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 900 features a larger 4.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Nokia N9 has a slightly smaller 3.9-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 900 is powered by a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor, compared to the N9's 1.0 GHz Cortex A8, giving the Lumia an edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the N9 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Lumia 900 has a larger battery capacity of 1830 mAh compared to the N9's 1450 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5, while the N9 operates on MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality-wise, the Lumia 900 is slightly heavier and thicker than the N9, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia N9
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as Nokia Lumia 900 RM-823
Also known as Nokia N9-00, Nokia N9 Lankku
Display
Size
4.3"
3.9"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8055 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
VGA@15fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1830 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery (BP-6EW)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm, 90 cc (5.03 x 2.70 x 0.45 in)
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
160 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, cyan, white, magenta
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

