Nokia N86 8MP
#6843
Plum Compass 2
#8486Category Breakdown
Nokia N86 8MP
Plum Compass 2
Performance
13.633.9
Camera
12.715.4
Display
70.78.9
Battery
12.318.9
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
23.730.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
21.815.0
Summary
- The Nokia N86 8MP features a compact build with a smaller 2.6-inch AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Plum Compass 2 has a larger 5.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing better pixel density and overall visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the N86 is powered by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Compass 2 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the latter.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Compass 2 supports 720p video recording compared to the N86's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Compass 2 is significantly higher at 2000 mAh, compared to the N86's 1200 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Lastly, the N86 runs on Symbian 9.3, while the Compass 2 operates on Android 6.0, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N86 8MP
Plum Compass 2
General
Release Date
2009
2018
Announced
2009
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z518
Display
Size
2.6"
5"
Type
AMOLED, 16M colors
TN TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
240
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7731C
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss lens, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-5K)
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103.4 x 51.4 x 16.5 mm, 69 cc (4.07 x 2.02 x 0.65 in)
144 x 72.7 x 9.8 mm (5.67 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
Weight
149 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo Black, White
Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer