Category Breakdown
Nokia N9
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.654.8
Summary
- The Nokia N9 features a compact build with a 3.9-inch AMOLED display at 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch has a larger 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the N9 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, whereas the Epic 4G Touch utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Epic 4G Touch supports 1080p video recording compared to the N9's 720p.
- The battery capacity of the N9 is 1450 mAh, while the Epic 4G Touch has a larger 1800 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the N9 runs on MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan, providing a unique experience, while the Epic 4G Touch operates on Android 2.3.4, which offers a more widely supported app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N9
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as Nokia N9-00, Nokia N9 Lankku
For SprintAlso known as Samsung SPH-D710, Samsung Within
Display
Size
3.9"
4.52"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 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
TI OMAP 3630
Exynos 4210 Dual
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex A8
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
130 x 70 x 10 mm (5.12 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy white
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot; WiMax
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

