Nokia N96
#9184
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
#9009Category Breakdown
Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
Performance
16.838.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
39.124.7
Battery
9.19.1
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
23.724.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.013.6
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Silver, Quartz
Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass