Category Breakdown
Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Yari
Performance
16.825.0
Camera
12.712.7
Display
39.139.1
Battery
9.110.3
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
23.719.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
13.017.1
Summary
- The Nokia N96 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch display compared to the 2.4-inch screen of the Sony Ericsson Yari, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density, giving the Yari a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the N96 has 16GB of storage and 128MB of RAM, while the Yari offers 60MB of storage but significantly more RAM at 60GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording video at 480p, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The N96 has a 950mAh battery, while the Yari's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1000mAh.
- The N96 runs on Symbian OS, providing a different software experience compared to the Yari, which lacks specified software details but includes stereo speakers, unlike the N96.
- Build quality is comparable, with the N96 being slightly heavier and bulkier than the lighter and slimmer Yari.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N96
Sony Ericsson Yari
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16GB 128MB RAM
60MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 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
Yes
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Removable Li-Po 1000 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)
100 x 48 x 15.7 mm (3.94 x 1.89 x 0.62 in)
Weight
125 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Quartz
Achromatic Black, Cranberry White, Metal Rose
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 7.2/1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS; WisePilot Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

