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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
16.838.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
39.124.7
Battery
9.18.8
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
23.724.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.013.5

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

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
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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, Silver, Quartz
Black, Red, Pink

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
2.1, A2DP

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