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Nokia N97 Specifications
Nokia
Released 2008, Nov 15
- 150g, 15.9mm thickness
- Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
- 32GB storage, microSDHC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.6 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
3.5"
360x640 pixels
5MP
480p
128MB RAM
1500mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - American version | |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2008, November. Released 2009, June |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc (4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 in) |
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| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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| Size | 3.5 inches, 33.8 cm2 (~52.1% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density) | |
| ??? | Handwriting recognition |
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Platform
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OS | Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5 |
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| CPU | 434 MHz ARM 11 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 32GB 128MB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, video light | |
| Video | 480p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | |
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| Video | VGA@15fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology |
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| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L) |
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| Stand-by | Up to 432 h (2G) / 408 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 40 h |
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Misc
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Colors | White, Black |
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| SAR | 0.90 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.67 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 140 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Camera | Photo |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 72dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -89.5dB |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nokia N97 worth buying in 2026?
Nokia N97 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.9/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Nokia N97?
Nokia N97 has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Nokia N97 have?
Nokia N97 features a 3.50-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Nokia N97?
Genze rates Nokia N97 3.9/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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