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Nokia N96

Nokia N96

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro

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Category Breakdown

Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro
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 compared to the 2.55-inch display of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the N96 is powered by a 264 MHz dual-core CPU, while the Xperia X10 mini pro 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.
  • The N96 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 950 mAh compared to the 930 mAh of the Xperia X10 mini pro.
  • Software-wise, the N96 runs on Symbian OS 9.3, while the Xperia X10 mini pro operates on Android 1.6, which is upgradable to 2.1, offering a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the N96 being slightly heavier at 125g versus the 120g of the Xperia X10 mini pro.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro

General

Release Date

2008
2010

Announced

2008
2010

Description

N/A
N/A

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
930 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Removable Li-Po 930 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)
90 x 52 x 17 mm (3.54 x 2.05 x 0.67 in)

Weight

125 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Silver, Quartz
Black, Red, Pink

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
2.1, A2DP

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