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Nokia N9

Nokia N9

#6045
Samsung Focus S I937

Samsung Focus S I937

#5906

Category Breakdown

Nokia N9
Samsung Focus S I937
Performance
41.443.3
Camera
15.414.1
Display
75.780.5
Battery
14.516.4
Build
15.116.7
Connectivity
40.930.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.426.0

Summary

  • The Nokia N9 features a compact build with a weight of 135g and dimensions of 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, while the Samsung Focus S I937 is lighter at 110.6g and slimmer at 126 x 66.8 x 8.5 mm.
  • The N9 has a 3.9-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, whereas the Focus S offers a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display at 480 x 800 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the N9 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, while the Focus S has a faster 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Focus S includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the N9.
  • The N9's battery capacity is 1450 mAh, compared to the Focus S's 1650 mAh, providing slightly better longevity.
  • The N9 runs on MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, while the Focus S operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, offering different software experiences.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia N9
Samsung Focus S I937

General

Release Date

2011
2011

Announced

2011
2011

Description

Also known as Nokia N9-00, Nokia N9 Lankku
For AT&T

Display

Size

3.9"
4.3"

Type

AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 3630
N/A

CPU

1.0 GHz Cortex A8
1.4 GHz Scorpion

GPU

PowerVR SGX530
N/A

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1450 mAh
1650 mAh

Battery Details

Non-removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
126 x 66.8 x 8.5 mm (4.96 x 2.63 x 0.33 in)

Weight

135 g
110.6 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy white
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.18 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)
0.33 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass