Nokia N97 vs Nokia N-Gage Comparison and Differences

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Nokia N97

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Nokia N-Gage

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Differences between Nokia N97 and Nokia N-Gage - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Nokia N97:

Higher screen resolution (360 x 640 vs 176 x 208) for a clearer and crisper display.
Larger screen size (3.5 inches vs 2.1 inches) for a more immersive viewing experience.
Support for faster 3G networks with HSPA for quicker internet browsing.
Considerably larger built-in storage (32 GB vs 3.4 MB) for storing more apps, photos, and videos.
Higher capacity battery (1500 mAh vs 850 mAh) to last longer on a single charge.
5 MP camera with autofocus and Carl Zeiss optics to capture better quality photos and videos.
Front-facing camera for video calls and selfies.
Full QWERTY keyboard for easier typing and messaging.
Wi-Fi connectivity for accessing the internet over wireless networks.

Reasons to consider the Nokia N-Gage:

Lighter weight (137g vs 150g) for more comfort during prolonged usage.
Unique gaming-oriented design with dedicated gaming controls.
Built-in Stereo FM radio for listening to live broadcast without needing internet data.
Earlier release date reflecting its status as a pioneering device for mobile gaming.

Overall, the Nokia N97 offers a superior multimedia experience and more modern connectivity options compared to the Nokia N-Gage, which stands out for its role in mobile gaming history.

Nokia N97 or Nokia N-Gage Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Nokia N97	Nokia N-Gage
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2008, November	2003, Q4
Dimensions (HxWxD)	117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm \| 4.61 x 4.61 x 2.18 in	134 x 70 x 20 mm \| 5.28 x 5.28 x 2.76 in
Weight	150 g \| 5.29 oz	137 g \| 4.83 oz
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	White, Black
Battery	1500 mAh, Removable Li-Po	850 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life	Stand by time - Up to 432 h (2G) / 408 h (3G) Talking time - Up to 9 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h	Stand by time - Up to 200 h Talking time - Up to 4 h
Keyboard	QWERTY
Approximate price	140 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	TFT	TFT
Touchscreen	resistive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	4096
Screen size	3.5" in	2.1" in
Screen area	33.8 cm²	14.0 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	52.1%	15.0%
Screen resolution	360 x 640 px	176 x 208 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	210 PPI	0 PPI
Other specs	- Handwriting recognition	- Five-way directional controller
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	5 MP, Single	0 MP,
Camera specs	-5 MP, AF
Functions	Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, video light
Video	480p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP, Single	0 MP,
Specifications
Video	VGA@15fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5	Symbian 6.1, Series 60 v1.0 UI
CPU	- 434 MHz ARM 11	- 104 MHz ARM 920T
External memory	microSD, up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)	MMC
Internal memory	32 GB, 128 MB RAM	3.4 MB

Benchmark

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Mini-SIM	Mini-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA	GSM
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
GPRS	Class 32	Class 6
Edge	Class 32	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology	No
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS; Nokia Maps	No
NFC
USB	microUSB 2.0	Proprietary
Bluetooth	2.0, A2DP	1.1
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.67 W/kg (head)	SAR - 0.24 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.37 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM trans	Stereo FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes	No
Others		- Stereo line-in

Other features

Sensors	- Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Other extras		- MP3/AAC player -Predictive text input -SyncML -Voice dial

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