Nokia N97 mini
#7909
Sony Xperia go
#10021Category Breakdown
Nokia N97 mini
Sony Xperia go
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
58.957.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.050.9
Summary
- The Nokia N97 mini features a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, offering a pixel density of 229 ppi, while the Sony Xperia go has a slightly larger 3.5-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a lower resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and a pixel density of 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the N97 mini is powered by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Xperia go has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia go can record video at 720p, compared to the N97 mini's 480p.
- The Xperia go also has a larger battery capacity of 1305 mAh compared to the N97 mini's 1200 mAh, which may contribute to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the N97 mini runs on Symbian 9.4, while the Xperia go operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more modern user experience.
- The N97 mini weighs 138g and has dimensions of 113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm, while the lighter Xperia go weighs 110g and measures 111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N97 mini
Sony Xperia go
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
Also available as Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition with 18K gold-plated body
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
VGA@15fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm, 75 cc (4.45 x 2.07 x 0.56 in)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight
138 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes