Nokia N97
#7547
Nokia N97 mini
#7910Category Breakdown
Nokia N97
Nokia N97 mini
Performance
22.113.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
38.938.9
Battery
15.212.3
Build
15.115.1
Connectivity
23.723.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
18.417.0
Summary
- The Nokia N97 features a larger 3.5-inch display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the N97 mini, both with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the mini offering a slightly higher density at 229 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both models utilize a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the N97 has more internal storage at 32GB versus the mini's 8GB.
- Both devices sport a 5 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, while the N97 has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the mini's 1200 mAh.
- Both phones run on the same Symbian 9.4 OS, providing a similar software experience, though the N97 is slightly heavier and bulkier than the more compact N97 mini.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N97
Nokia N97 mini
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
Also available as Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition with 18K gold-plated body
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32GB 128MB RAM
8GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, video light
Carl Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash, video light
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
VGA@15fps
VGA@15fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc (4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 in)
113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm, 75 cc (4.45 x 2.07 x 0.56 in)
Weight
150 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass