Category Breakdown
Nokia N96
Samsung Galaxy Music S6010
Performance
16.827.8
Camera
12.739.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
9.113.1
Build
16.316.2
Connectivity
23.730.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
13.023.7
Summary
- The Nokia N96, released in 2008, features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Music S6010, launched in 2012, has a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower color depth at 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the N96 is equipped with a 264 MHz Dual ARM 9 CPU and 16GB of storage, whereas the S6010 has a more powerful 850 MHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 4GB of storage.
- The N96's camera offers 5 MP with 480p video recording, while the S6010 has a 3.15 MP camera with video capabilities but lower resolution.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S6010 at 1300 mAh compared to the N96's 950 mAh.
- The N96 runs on Symbian OS 9.3, while the S6010 operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a more modern software experience with potential upgrades to Jelly Bean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N96
Samsung Galaxy Music S6010
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
264 MHz Dual ARM 9
850 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16GB 128MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103 x 55 x 18 mm, 92 cc (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.71 in)
110.1 x 59 x 12.3 mm (4.33 x 2.32 x 0.48 in)
Weight
125 g
106.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Quartz
Blue, Orange, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
0.79 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

