Nokia N97 Vs Nokia N86
The Camera
A 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, wide 28mm Carl Zeiss lens, autofocus, dual LED flash camera vs. a 5 MP, 2584×1938 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, LED flash camera, the N86 has a bigger, better camera in size and in features in a much smaller package. here are the specification for the N86 and the N97
Nokia N86 Specification*
Size*
| Dimensions | -103.4 x 51.4 x 16.5 mm, 69 cc |
| Weight | 149 g |
Display*
| Type | AMOLED, 16M colors |
| Size | 240 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches |
| - Dual slide screen |
Memory*
| Phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall |
| Call records | Detailed, max 30 days |
| Internal | 8 GB |
| Card slot | microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB |
Camera*
| Primary | 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, wide 28mm Carl Zeiss lens, autofocus, dual LED flash |
| Features | Variable apperture, geotagging |
| Video | Yes, VGA@30fps |
| Secondary | VGA videocall camera |
Features*
| OS | Symbian OS, S60 rel. 3.2 |
| CPU | ARM 11 434 MHz processor |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS; FM transmitter |
Nokia N97 specification*
Size*
| Dimensions | 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9-18.3 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
Display*
| Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 360 x 640 pixels, 3.5 inches |
| - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate - Full QWERTY keyboard - Handwriting recognition |
Memory*
| Phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall |
| Call records | Detailed, max 30 days |
| Internal | 32 GB |
| Card slot | microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB |
Camera*
| Primary | 5 MP, 2584×1938 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | Yes, VGA@30fps |
| Secondary | Videocall camera |
Features*
| OS | Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5 |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS; FM transmitter |
The bottom line*
if you do a lot of typing, on /use the net 24/7 or you you’re looking to upgrade from the 5800 then the n97 maybe the phone for you but if you’re looking for a small portable phone with a great camera and lots of features or you’re looking to upgrade from the n95,n85 or the e65 then the n86 is a most have.
Which one will you get or which one stands out for you: Vote Below
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April 27th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Nice article, Carton!
It seems like if these two were the only Nseries devices out for '09, people could happily choose between the two. It really comes down to pics or messaging…
April 27th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
most people just go for the n97 becomes it's has a lot for features but some people don't need a big touch screen or a full keyboard,some people “like me” just need a small phone with a great camera. Go N86!!
April 27th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
The N86 is basically the N85, and the N97 just offers a lot of things that the N86 does not. Not even crazy I would buy the N86 after having the N85. BTW. That picture from the N97 from GSMarena scares me to death, the N97 looks like a fragile device, I am afraid I might someday keep the screen in one hand and keyboard in the other
April 28th, 2009 at 12:22 am
whyyyy have you photoshopped airtel in that poor N97 press pic?
April 28th, 2009 at 4:10 am
Hi,
Did you reade the latest news on N97 – a 434 Mhz Processor and a measly 128 MB RAM !!
I have been waiting almost 8 months for this phone, and now I am pissed off!!. I mean cmon, Nokia should have done better than this. I really think they took the '97' literally and gave a phone which is even outdated by 2007 standards !!!
Shame on you Nokia!!! I dont see where they go from here..OMNIA HD will kick this phones ass even before it comes out!!
April 28th, 2009 at 5:18 am
The N86 is basically the N85, and the N97 just offers a lot of things that the N86 does not. Not even crazy I would buy the N86 after having the N85. BTW. That picture from the N97 from GSMarena scares me to death, the N97 looks like a fragile device, I am afraid I might someday keep the screen in one hand and keyboard in the other
April 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
whyyyy have you photoshopped airtel in that poor N97 press pic?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Hi,
Did you reade the latest news on N97 – a 434 Mhz Processor and a measly 128 MB RAM !!
I have been waiting almost 8 months for this phone, and now I am pissed off!!. I mean cmon, Nokia should have done better than this. I really think they took the '97' literally and gave a phone which is even outdated by 2007 standards !!!
Shame on you Nokia!!! I dont see where they go from here..OMNIA HD will kick this phones ass even before it comes out!!
November 17th, 2009 at 11:07 am
thanks for all comments. what if Mini N97, n 86, if anyone help it better for my , now i have plan to by N86
February 10th, 2010 at 3:22 am
hi , I have read most of blog about N86 and N97,
basically I understand both what actually it major function,
from my opinion, I prefer the button than the touch screen, although touch screen is the new generation of phone ( basically it was try to competition with iphone)
Touch screen, have to carefull everytime you touch it, too soft it might not detect what you touch, too hard, you might scrash it. you can’t keep your finger nail ( for lady specially using this kind of phone)
I believe N86 is just enough for those function and camera,
don’t try to compare digital camera and phone camera quality,
don’t try to compare PSP and phone game,
don’t try to compare notebook and phone,
phone major task to talk with other, the rest of it just optional function for all of us,
if you think you can need a phone that do everything like other equipment,
than you are wrong.
just imaging, for pass 15 years, the purpose of phone?
than you should happy now recently what the phone can do.
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:03 am
I gotta say, when it’s about menu handling, smooth text messaging, GPS, CAMERA and WIFI Access, etc., I’d choose the Nokia N86.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:50 am
WoW man u r exactly like me ! i am also not a big fan of touchscreen phones and i also don’t need a full QWERTY keypad cuz i dont use the internet a lot all i need in a good looking smartphone with my usual needs (music, gaming, camera, GPS, etc…) and the phone must be handy and easy to use (when i carried my dad’s n97 i was like if i am carrying a small laptop lol) but i am still confused between n86 and n96 which is better ? any help ?
July 1st, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I am Buying N86 its far better then N97, N97 has only few things like Touch Screen, Qwerty Keyboard(which i realy Don’t like) and a stupid back.
First Of all, if you want to buy a touch screen then why don’t to buy iPhone or other (Samsung or Sony Erricson Products)
Second it sucks why they didn’t enhanced camera only 5Mp Too Bad. For all of my friends i would suggest to buy Nokia N86 and thats it. Peace
October 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 pm
i obtained N97, it is nice functional, but few things disturbs me, first camera cover scratches cam glass as time passes but video quality is amazing, very nice. second when i unlock it by side button it goes to camera mode, it somehow happens and u can prevent it with very carefully handling,and u get used to it. also web-browsing kind of not perfect, but nice feature when u want to see some part of web page it automatically zooms in. Outcome i thing it is good but i think N86 probably the best who did not use to touchscreen.