Nokia N96
#10543
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
#7512Category Breakdown
Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
Performance
51.361.8
Camera
42.042.0
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.253.3
Summary
- The Nokia N96 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini has a smaller 2.55-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 157 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the N96 is powered by a 264 MHz dual-core ARM 9 processor, whereas the Xperia X10 mini has a more capable 600 MHz ARM 11 processor, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record video at 480p@30fps, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- They share the same battery capacity of 950 mAh, but the Xperia X10 mini is lighter at 88g compared to the N96's 125g.
- The N96 runs on Symbian OS 9.3, while the Xperia X10 mini operates on Android 1.6, which can be upgraded to 2.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Robyn
Display
Size
2.8"
2.55"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT (65K effective)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~157 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
264 MHz Dual ARM 9
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
16GB 128MB RAM
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Non-removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
103 x 55 x 18 mm, 92 cc (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.71 in)
83 x 50 x 16 mm (3.27 x 1.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
125 g
88 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Quartz
Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (v2.2 or higher)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes