The Nokia N97 is Nokia’s flagship handset and, on paper at least, it has an enviable set of specs that push the boundaries of smartphone tech. But Apple’s iPhone is still the touchscreen handset to beat. How does the N97 match up against the latest iPhone 3GS?
- Size & weight
The iPhone 3GS and the N97 are roughly the same size when you hold them in the palm of your hand (give or take a millimetre). But the N97 carries a little more plastic fat around the waist - the 3GS is 4mm thinner and 15g lighter than Nokia’s phone.
Nokia N97 0 - 1 iPhone 3GS
- Talk time & battery life
Ok, so measuring talktime and battery life isn’t an exact science… But Apple boasts 12 hours of talktime for the iPhone 3GS, compared to 10 hours for the N97. In terms of standby time, the roles are reversed and the 3GS loses out to the N97 by 432 hours to 300 hours. A point each.
Nokia N97 1 - 2 iPhone 3GS
- Connectivity
Both phones feature fast 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as standard. The iPhone range did lack the A2DP protocol as part of its Bluetooth package, but this has since been remedied with the iPhone 3.0 software upgrade. Another tie.
Nokia N97 2 - 3 iPhone 3GS
- Digital camera
Although Apple has upgraded the digital camera in the 3GS, it wasn’t as bold an improvement as many people hoped for. The iPhone’s 3 Megapixel lens (with autofocus) is decent enough and is also capable of capturing VGA-quality video at speeds up to 30 fps. In comparison, the N97 features a 5MP Carl Zeiss lens with autofocus and LED flash. Video resolution is also maxed out at a 640×480 VGA resolution.
Nokia N97 3 - 3 iPhone 3GS
- Storage
The Nokia N97 matches the top-of-the-range iPhone Gigabyte for Gigabyte - both pack 32GB of internal storage. But the N97 also features a microSD expansion slot, enabling users to boost the overall memory by up to 16GB. This gives the N97 a maximum storage capacity of 48GB. Nice.
Nokia N97 4 - 3 iPhone 3GS
- Screen/Keyboard
Both the N97 and the 3GS feature 3.5-inch touch-sensitive displays with accelerometer technology. The N97 boasts a higher resolution display too - 640×360 pixels compared to the 480×320 pixels on the 3GS. And let’s not forget the N97’s QWERTY keyboard. But, as nice as the N97’s screen is, it uses old-fangled ‘resistive’ technology and lacks the responsiveness of the ‘capacative’ multi-touch display on the iPhone.
Nokia N97 5 - 4 iPhone 3GS
- Other features
The N97 features a customisable homescreen (with user-definable web widgetry), a built-in FM radio, N-Gage friendliness and the Symbian OS supports downloadable apps and games. But the iPhone is probably the most customisable smartphone currently available, thanks to the thousands of apps, games and utilities available on the iTunes App Store. The 3GS also features PowerVR SGX graphics technology for enhanced multimedia speed.
Nokia N97 5 - 5 iPhone 3GS
- Verdict: Draw
Nokia has introduced many phone lineups like N-series, E-series, XpressMusic, classic etc which cater to specific requirements of the users whereas there are many more handsets which caters to all. Nokia 6760 slide is a smart slider phone which looks beautiful with 2.4inch TFT display screen which offers a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. There is a slider full QWERTY keyboard which allows faster data input while writing mails or messages. It is compact in size hence easily gets fitted in the hand with dimensions 97.5mm x 58mm x 15.5mm and weighs 124gms only. The design of the device is such that one can hold it horizontally and slide the keypads out and work comfortably. The screen allows one to view good quality picture with perfect brightness and contrast
The Nokia 6760 Slide is integrated with a fantastic MP3, WAV and AAC music file format compatible music player which offers a good music listening experience. The handset is also provided a Stereo FM player which can play songs from all the available music stations without facing any congestion . The phone is 2G and3G network enabled hence allows one to access the service even while on a trip abroad. One can access websites and emails while moving to new places . In this way one may not miss out any important mails or messages and stay in touch with friends. One can also send and receive instant messages. One can even access Quick Office application which allows me to access document files like Word, Excel or PDF. I can even share these files over Email from far away places very easily with the wireless data transfer technology this handset features.
It comes with a 3.2MP camera which comes with a high resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels hence takes remarkable still pictures. It can take bright and beautiful pictures even if taken during night. The camera is capable of video recording of QVGA format. The Nokia 6760 Slide comes with a GPS navigator which allows one to access maps of locations across the world. I can find the routes to reach my destination in an unknown country. The handset is integrated with high speed EDGE and GPRS technologies which allows fast speed Internet access and data connectivity. One can even send images to nearby placed device with the help of the built-in Bluetooth on a condition that the other device is also bluetooth enabled. There is a microUSB port for wired transfer of data to other devices with USB port. The handset comes with a storage capacity of 128MB. It is provided with a 2GB memory card which can be expanded upto 8GB which is an enormous memory space for storing data files.
The Nokia 6760 Slide allows polyphonic and MP3 ringtones which play fine quality music when a call or a message is received. This gadget comes with a 2.5mm audio jack which allows one to listen to hands free music. There is a bulit-in video player compatible with MP4 and 3GP video file formats. It also features everyday utility functions like Voice memo and T9.
The handset features a Standard Li-Ion 1500mAh battery which allows it a back up of 5hrs for talktime and 500hrs of Standby time. The phone allows one to play interesting games which are quiet entertaining and a great pass time.
Hence we can conclude that Nokia 6760 Slide is an incredible device capable of performing multiple functions. The handset is high on performance and caters to all users.
Nokia offer a wide range of mobile accessories, suitable for every model of Nokia mobile phone handset.
Nokia Bluetooth Accessories
For example there are several Bluetooth headsets designed specifically for different Bluetooth enabled phones. Not to mention Bluetooth speakers for your home or office.
Nokia Stereo Headsets
There are several different stereo headsets to choose from with earbuds or headphones, and the Nokia Display Headset HS-69 if you want to control your calls and music without taking your phone out of your bag.
With a Nokia Display Headset HS-69 you can:
- see who’s calling and what song is playing on the LCD display
- wear it in comfort: at 40g it weighs less than a wristwatch, and at 77 x 22 x 15 mm so you’ll hardly know it’s there
- enjoy sharp sound with high quality audio and stereo headphones
- stay in charge of your calls and music with a range of function buttons
Nokia Speakers
Mini-speakers, Bluetooth speakers, display speakers, speakers for the car, speakers for the desk, speakerphones - there’s a speaker set suitable for every Nokia mobile phone.
Nokia Chargers
Nokia offers the convenient USB port charger, as well as the retractable car charger, the high efficiency charger, a mobile charger and a range of travel chargers and adaptors.
Nokia Car Solutions
For safety and comfort while driving with your mobile, there’s a range of Nokia car kits, speakers and mobile holders.
The Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 adjustable full-colour display mounts onto your dashboard, enabling you to go handsfree and see your contact’s details as well as speaking and hearing clearly.
Use the active call management to synchronize your contact details directly with the car kit. You can. also play your mobile music through the car speakers.
Carrying your Nokia with style
No matter what model Nokia phone you have there’s a stylish way of carrying and protecting it.
From the fun knitted ’socks’, to the pretty handbags, to the smart leather-look covers - and of course the Nokia Classic Jewellery Collection to dress up your mobile - there’s something to suit your individual style.
The latest smart phone from Nokia, namely the Nokia E71 Grey is indeed one of the better options one can make in this category. Name any feature or specification and one would find it in this gadget. The list of features goes on and on, overflowing the user with its seemingly endless limits. However, basic features such as user friendliness and efficiency are not at all compromised under the plethora of options. The good old Nokia interface is there, making navigation easy as it can get. With the touch of grey colour, the handset a bit of class to what was an already sophisticated design.
With the introduction of this handset, Nokia has posed a serious threat to many of BlackBerry and HTC’s handset. Their chances looks bleak when compared with the brand popularity and favorable reputation of the Nokia E71. Users would not be disappointed at all since their every imaginable needs would be elegantly met by this sophisticated handset. As far as discussing its features is concerned, the list is long and comprehensive. A 3G capable device, it comes with full QWERTY keyboard in addition to the five-way scroll key. Hence not only is fast texting easier with this gadget, but thanks to the scroll key navigation like accessing phone features is also hassle free. Such functions that enhance ease of use are especially regarded a must for smart phones, a requirements which E71 elegantly meets.
The display is sufficiently large at 2.36 inches and support of 16 million colours ensure a vivid display of images. Unlike most smart phones, this handset takes care of the entertainment element quite handsomely. It supports downloadable polyphonic, monophonic, and MP3 ringtones whereas the 2.55 mm audio jack enables users to listen to there favorite music in private. It must be said that lack of support for a more standard 3.5 mm audio jack is its only dull point, as it comes in the way of using it as your dedicated mp3 player. However, that was never the intention as it is designed purely as a high-end business phone. Furthermore, a FM radio with visual radio capability is attached and so is advanced media player supporting various sound codecs like MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A.
The business use utilities is what takes the cake in the nokia n71. This includes Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) including MS Office 2007 support via free update. Other utilities include Push to talk, Voice command/dial, Organizer and Printing. The gadget runs upon the Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI and has a powerful ARM 11 369 MHz processor CPU. This coupled with 128 MB RAM ensures fast processing speed for the users. In terms of storage also the gadget delivers with its 110 MB internal and upto 8 GB of expandable storage. A 3.15 MP camera is always handy, so is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared and USB support. Without doubt, such a in-depth analysis of the handset would have surely proved the earlier point made regarding the gadget. Hopefully, it now stands verified that the Nokia E71 is indeed one of the best allround mobile phones available today.
The Nokia N97 Mini can be called as the small brother of N97 which has been introduced with few changes. All handsets launched by Nokia have always proved their credentials in terms of technology, services and features and the Nokia N97 Mini is no exception to this.
Looks are amazing:
If you are looking for a compact but feature rich mobile phone, then this model is a perfect choice. It has dimensions of 4.45 X 2.07 X 0.56 inches. Its weight is only 4.87 oz which makes it easy to carry no matter wherever you may go. The slider function is also very smooth and looks attractive.
Decent Display:
The 3.2 inches of TFT display looks quite decent. The resolution count of the screen is 360 X 640 pixels which in combination with 16M colours makes the images to appear very clear and bright. Accelerometer sensor along with light sensor is another useful feature of the N97 Mini.
Network connectivity is good:
Network will never be an issue with this model as it has compatibility from various technologies including quad band GSM, EDGE, GPRS, 3G and HSDPA. You can conveniently stay connected no matter wherever you may be.
Musical experience:
The musical experience in this handset will be interesting as its good quality player supports multiple audio formats like MP3, WAV, eAAC and others. In order to further enhance your musical experience facility of 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio is also available in the model.
All time connected:
For making your internet experience interesting and convenient the handset has S60 Browser which is highly effective. In order to enable hassle free wireless connections there is Wi-Fi facility as well. Moreover, if you wish to share your favourite images and music with your loved ones, you can use the USB and Bluetooth.
Click your memorable moments:
In order to capture all your precious moments this mobile has a 5MP camera that is capable of taking high quality images. The list of additional camera features is also very long and includes dual LED, auto focus, flash, digital zoom and many others. The video resolution of 640 X 480 pixels can also be recorded with this camera at a speed of 30 frames per second.
Battery Backup and Memory:
In order to provide storage space to all your important data, favourite pieces of music and images, the handset comes with internal memory of 8GB which can further be extended up to 16 GB using the microSD card.
Its battery back up is also sufficient as the standby time lasts for about 13 days whereas talk time is around 430 minutes. Music can also be played for about 32 hours using the battery back up of the phone.
Operating System:
The brain of this handset is provided by Symbian OS version 9.4 Series 60, 5th edition. The processor is ARM 11, 434 MHz which is also very good.
Thus, if new and advance features fulfil your demands, then the Nokia N97 Mini is just the right choice for you.
