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Nokia N96

Nokia N96

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Sony Ericsson Yari

Sony Ericsson Yari

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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