Nokia N97
#7907
Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
#7290Category Breakdown
Nokia N97
Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
Performance
57.359.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
58.958.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.7
Summary
- The Nokia N97 and Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro both feature a 5 MP rear camera, but the Vivaz pro offers superior video recording at 720p@24fps compared to the N97's 480p@30fps.
- In terms of display, the N97 has a slightly larger 3.5" screen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the Vivaz pro has a 3.2" display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~229 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Vivaz pro is equipped with a faster 720 MHz CPU and 75 MB of RAM, compared to the N97's 434 MHz CPU and 128 MB of RAM.
- The N97 has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh, while the Vivaz pro's battery is 1200 mAh.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the N97 uses version 9.4, while the Vivaz pro operates on the 5th edition.
- Build quality is similar, with the N97 being heavier at 150g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Vivaz pro at 117g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N97
Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Kanna
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
720 MHz, PowerVR SGX GPU
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32GB 128MB RAM
75MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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@24fps
Selfie Video
VGA@15fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc (4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 in)
109 x 52 x 15 mm (4.29 x 2.05 x 0.59 in)
Weight
150 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
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; Wisepilot navigation
Software
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian Series 60, 5th edition
OS Version
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian Series 60, 5th edition
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes