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Nokia N97 mini vs Sony Ericsson Satio

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NokiaN97 miniSony EricssonSatio
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20092009
Display
Screen size3.2″3.5″
Resolution640 × 360640 × 360
Sharpness229 pixels per inch210 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type3.2-inch TFT LCD, 640 × 360, up to 16 million colours; resistive touchscreen. No maker refresh-rate or brightness figure published.3.5-inch TFT touchscreen with 16,777,216 colours; resistive touch input (Tracy and Matt)
Performance
ChipARM11 434 MHz (GSMArena)–
Memory128 MB–
Storage8 GB68 MB
Memory8 GB on-board mass storage from maker sheet. 128 MB installed RAM and 434 MHz ARM11 processor from GSMArena’s full production review. All About Symbian distinguishes the larger C: system flash partition from RAM and mass storage; its reported extra 256 MB of system flash is not additional RAM.–
Storage typemicroSD expansion up to 16 GB from maker sheet. Up-to-24 GB marketing capacity includes an optional memory card, not 24 GB built-in storage. Slot behind removable rear cover.Up to 68 MB phone user storage; microSD card support
Cameras
Main camera5 MP12.1 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera5 MP autofocus Carl Zeiss Tessar, F2.8, physical focal length 5.4 mm, dual LED flash/video light; no sliding lens cover. Maker launch sheet gives 2584 × 1938 still matrix, while exact issue 1.0 owner guide and GSMArena specify 2592 × 1944; source difference retained.12.1 MP autofocus camera with xenon flash, touch focus, face detection and sliding lens cover
Front cameraFront video-call camera confirmed by exact owner guide and production review; no megapixel value inferred.Separate VGA camera for video calls (Tracy and Matt)
Video recordingMaker sheet: MPEG-4 VGA 640 × 480 at up to 30 fps. GSMArena also tests nHD 640 × 360 at 30 fps. All About Symbian distinguishes its widescreen default from full VGA; no HD recording claimed.–
Camera featuresTwo-stage capture key, autofocus, geotagging, scene settings, white balance, ISO and exposure compensation. No optical zoom or transferred N86 mechanical-shutter/variable-aperture claim.BestPic, smile detection, geotagging, image stabiliser, red-eye reduction and video light
Battery and charging
Battery1,200 mAh–
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 3.5 hours–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BL-4D, 1200 mAh. Maker sheet and exact guide specify up to 240 minutes WCDMA or 430 minutes GSM talk; up to 310 hours WCDMA or 320 hours GSM standby. Up to 210 minutes nHD 30 fps offline video or 28 hours offline music. GSMArena’s 6-hour UMTS talk claim differs from maker’s 240 minutes; headline/details retain maker figures.–
Wired chargingMicro-USB charging and simultaneous data transfer confirmed by issue 1.0 guide. No maker charging wattage published.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight138 g126 g
Thickness14.2 mm13 mm
Height × width113 × 52.5 mm112 × 55 mm
Weight detailMaker body dimensions 113 × 52.5 × 14.2 mm; camera area reaches 16.4 mm. Headline thickness retains main body value. 138 g maker weight.–
ButtonsThree-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard with four directional arrow keys rather than original N97’s D-pad. Physical menu, capture, volume and power keys, touch call/end controls and lock slider. No stylus included in GSMArena’s tested retail package.–
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakers and FM receiver with RDS; compatible wired headset acts as the radio aerial. No FM transmitter, confirmed by both full reviews.–
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launch–Symbian OS with S60 5th edition and Sony Ericsson media interface
Software featuresSymbian OS 9.4/S60 5th Edition with homescreen widgets, kinetic scrolling and original Ovi services. Supplied Quickoffice is a viewer; editing/upgrades and original PDF trial conditions vary by software package. No current availability of original app-store/services assumed.–
Release detailAnnounced 2 September 2009 as a smaller companion to N97, with October shipping planned. Maker 28 October article says it reaches worldwide shelves that week and directs readers to shops; October retained without inventing an exact worldwide day. No explicit maker predecessor wording, so no direct replaces link.–
Connectivity
Mobile networkMaker sheet: WCDMA 900/1900/2100 with HSDPA, EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. European RM-555 identified by exact owner guide. GSMArena’s connectivity paragraph incorrectly calls 3G quad-band; its opening table and maker sheet list three WCDMA bands.European U1i model supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS HSPA 900/2100; up to 7.2 Mbit/s downlink and 2 Mbit/s uplink
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g without UPnP support, explicitly stated by maker launch sheet. GSMArena’s connectivity paragraph claims UPnP, so that conflicting secondary claim is not transferred to the headline.Wi-Fi 802.11b/g at 2.4 GHz with WPA/WPA2; applies to U1i, not the China-market U1 without Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 + EDR; exact guide confirms A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP, hands-free/headset, dial-up networking, object push, file transfer, imaging, remote SIM, phonebook access and device identification profiles.Bluetooth stereo audio with A2DP and AVRCP
USBMicro-USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data/charging and 3.5 mm stereo Nokia AV socket with PAL/NTSC TV-out support.High-speed USB 2.0, USB mass storage and MTP; TV output
PositioningGPS, assisted GPS and electronic compass; original Ovi Maps supports walking/driving navigation. Launch services and licences may require purchase or upgrade; GSMArena’s test has a region-dependent ten-day voice-navigation trial. Historical services are not promised usable today.–

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