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Nokia N97 vs Sony Ericsson Satio

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NokiaN97Sony EricssonSatio
Overview
ReleasedJune 20092009
Display
Screen size3.5″3.5″
Resolution640 × 360640 × 360
Sharpness210 pixels per inch210 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type3.5-inch TFT LCD, 640 × 360, up to 16 million colours; resistive touch input with optional stylus. No maker refresh-rate or peak-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–
Storage32 GB68 MB
Memory32 GB built-in mass storage from maker sheet. 128 MB installed RAM and 434 MHz ARM11 CPU from GSMArena’s full production review. All About Symbian’s later v 21 test reports only 10–15 MB free on the separate C: system partition after use; this is not total RAM or the 32 GB mass-storage capacity.–
Storage typemicroSD expansion up to 16 GB from original maker sheet. Original up-to 48 GB marketing total includes the removable card, not 48 GB built-in storage.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, F2.8,5.4 mm physical focal length, dual LED flash/video light and sliding lens cover. Launch sheet 2584 ×1938 still matrix conflicts with 2592 ×1944 in exact issue 5 owner guide and production review; guide matrix identified as later exact-model evidence.12.1 MP autofocus camera with xenon flash, touch focus, face detection and sliding lens cover
Front cameraSecondary front camera for video calling, confirmed in owner guide; no headline megapixel figure inferred. AAS reports 176 ×122 in its v 21 review, without treating that as a maker sensor specification.Separate VGA camera for video calls (Tracy and Matt)
Video recordingMaker sheet specifies VGA 640 ×480 MPEG-4 at up to 30 fps. AAS later test records 640 ×360 at 29 fps; recording modes/settings differ. No HD or optical zoom claimed.–
Camera featuresTwo-stage shutter key, sliding lens cover, geotagging, scene settings, white balance, ISO and exposure compensation. No transferred N86 variable aperture or mechanical-shutter claim.BestPic, smile detection, geotagging, image stabiliser, red-eye reduction and video light
Battery and charging
Battery1,500 mAh–
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 4.5 hours–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BP-4L 1500 mAh. Original maker sheet maxima:320 minutes 3G or 400 minutesGSM talk,400 hours 3G or 430 hoursGSM standby,4.5 hours offline video or 37 hours offline music. GSMArena cites later 6/9.5-hour talk and 408/432-hour standby figures; differing launch claims are qualified rather than combined.–
Wired chargingMicro-USB charging with simultaneous data transfer confirmed by exact owner guide; no maker charging wattage published.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight150 g126 g
Thickness15.9 mm13 mm
Height × width117.2 × 55.3 mm112 × 55 mm
Weight detailMaker body dimensions 117.2 ×55.3 ×15.9 mm; camera area reaches 18.25 mm. Headline retains the main body thickness.–
ButtonsSlide-and-tilt three-row QWERTY keyboard with directional pad on the left and space key on the right. Numeric/symbol input uses modifiers. Physical menu, volume and capture controls, touch call/end keys and screen-lock slider.–
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakers; FM radio with RDS and FM transmitter confirmed by production review and owner guide. Transmitter availability is regional; the guide qualifies permitted countries.–
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launch–Symbian OS with S60 5th edition and Sony Ericsson media interface
Software featuresSymbian OS9.4/S60 5th Edition with configurable homescreen widgets, document viewers and original Ovi services. GSMArena tests launch firmware; AAS’s March 2010 month-long v 21 test still finds RAM/system-partition constraints and instability. Original N-Gage/service availability and later updates are not assumed universal or usable today.–
Release detailAnnounced 2 December 2008 with first-half 2009 shipping planned. Maker 2 June 2009 article states sales in 75 countries duringJune without exact worldwide day; actual 19 June article confirms UK shop debut. June retained without substituting the UK day for worldwide first sale. No maker-supported direct predecessor link established.–
Connectivity
Mobile networkOriginal maker sheet: GSM850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA900/1900/2100 with HSDPA. Exact guide identifies European RM-505; regional American variants remain separate and are not combined into the European band list.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 with UPnP home networking, from maker datasheet; no inferred Wi-Fi generation beyond the stated standards.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 with A2DP/AVRCP stereo audio, hands-free/headset, dial-up networking, file transfer, imaging, phonebook access and remote SIM profiles confirmed in exact guide.Bluetooth stereo audio with A2DP and AVRCP
USBMicro-USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data/charging and 3.5 mm Nokia AV socket for compatible headphones and PAL/NTSC TV-out.High-speed USB 2.0, USB mass storage and MTP; TV output
PositioningGPS, assisted GPS and electronic compass. Launch sheet says navigation may need separate purchase; GSMArena’s original Maps 2.0 Touch package had a three-month trial, while AAS later v 21 review tests updated Ovi Maps. These are historical software/licence states, not promised current services.–

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