Nokia N97 mini
#7910
Nokia X
#7110Category Breakdown
Nokia N97 mini
Nokia X
Performance
13.634.1
Camera
12.712.7
Display
38.954.4
Battery
12.315.2
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
23.728.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.020.5
Summary
- The Nokia N97 mini, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the Nokia X, from 2014, has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the N97 mini is powered by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 128MB of RAM, whereas the Nokia X offers a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU with 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The N97 mini has a 5 MP rear camera compared to the 3.15 MP camera on the Nokia X, though both devices lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Nokia X at 1500 mAh versus the N97 mini's 1200 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- The N97 mini runs on Symbian 9.4, while the Nokia X operates on Android 4.1.2, providing a more modern software experience with access to Android applications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N97 mini
Nokia X
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
Also available as Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition with 18K gold-plated body
Also known as Nokia Normandy, Nokia A110, Nokia X Dual SIM RM-980 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
360
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 203
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, 1/5.0"
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash, video light
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
VGA@15fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable (BN-01)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm, 75 cc (4.45 x 2.07 x 0.56 in)
115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm, 73.2 cc (4.55 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
138 g
128.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
Bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow, black, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
1.30 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity