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Nokia N96 vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N96 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia N96 14Points
Nokia N96
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

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10Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare Nokia N96 X
Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N96

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N96} 14 Advantages Nokia N96 vs iPhone 2G (16GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
264MHz 32bit Single-corevs+412MHz 32bit Single-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)55%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+165 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+1400 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
10 Common items in both devices
128MB SDRAM
16GB / 16GB (15GB available)
TFT LCD
16 million
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
3.5mm (same audio output) / Proprietary TV-out
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
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ModelNokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model namesNokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaApple
Release date9/4/20086/1/2007
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2iOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A1232bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB16GB (15GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QVGA (320x240)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.5 hours8 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Java framework		• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N96iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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