Nokia N9
#6045
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
#5848Category Breakdown
Nokia N9
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
Performance
41.432.4
Camera
15.415.4
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.517.4
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
40.928.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
25.426.3
Summary
- The Nokia N9 features a more compact and lighter build compared to the Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam, which is bulkier and heavier.
- The N9 has a 3.9-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Galaxy Beam has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the N9 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, providing better processing capabilities than the Galaxy Beam's 720 MHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the N9 benefits from a more advanced software experience with MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan compared to the older Android 2.1 on the Galaxy Beam.
- The N9 has a smaller 1450 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Beam has a larger 1800 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N9
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as Nokia N9-00, Nokia N9 Lankku
N/A
Display
Size
3.9"
3.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~251 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex A8
720 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm (4.84 x 2.35 x 0.59 in)
Weight
135 g
156 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)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity