Category Breakdown
Nokia N97
Nokia X6 8GB (2010)
Performance
22.113.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
38.916.3
Battery
15.213.4
Build
15.114.2
Connectivity
23.724.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
18.414.1
Summary
- The Nokia N97 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the Nokia X6 8GB has a 3.2-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 229 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the N97 offers more RAM and storage at 32GB compared to the X6's 8GB.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 5 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but both lack optical image stabilization.
- The N97 has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the X6's 1320 mAh, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- Both devices run on the same Symbian 9.4 OS, offering a similar software experience, but the N97 is heavier and bulkier than the more compact X6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N97
Nokia X6 8GB (2010)
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
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)
No
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
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
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)
111 x 51 x 13.8 mm (4.37 x 2.01 x 0.54 in)
Weight
150 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Azure, Black, Amethyst
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.13 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
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
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

