Battle of the Smart Phones - Nokia N97 V/s Apple IPhone

We love to hear what our avid readers and subscribers have to say and this article is entirely dedicated to them! Many of you asked for a detailed comparisons...this one goes out to you! We have picked up THE major competitor of the Nokia N97...you guessed it right, the Apple IPhone 3G. Now you will say what about the Sony Ericsson Xperia, Blackberry Storm and Samsung Omnia etc? Well, lets look at the real competition. The competition which is making friends turn into foes, the animosity between the Nokia users and iPhone users! Both these phones are top-of-the-line products from their respective companies and are in a similar price range. In this comparison what we have tried to do is to interpret the specs from a user's angle and look at the practical aspects of using some of these features. Our team has narrowed down the comparison to top 10 features which we feel make the most difference to users. Sure smart phones are primarily used to make phone calls, but they are more than just that. We envision this comparison to become a real life competition of sorts. Some thing like a new Olympic Decathlon! (Imagine if Olympics really has something like that...Phone users competing against each other for supremacy..there'll be bloodshed!).Here's starting off this debate with an in-depth analysis on using these 10 features given by the team from the point of view of comfort, convenience and usability.

Let the Battle begin!

Feature	Nokia N97	Apple IPhone 3G
Touch Screen	A large 3.5 inch resistive touch screen display of this phone is first one from Nokia that works without a stylus. The power of this screen shall be visible only after launch	A 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen gives IPhone the key edge over its competition. The multi-touch display makes moving around menus quite easy
Messaging	A 30 degree slide out full QWERTY keyboard should make it the fastest SMS device among all smart phones	No QWERTY is surely a disadvantage. Also, some of the basic symbols are not available in the direct keyboard
Imaging and Video	A 5 Mega Pixel Carl Zeiss camera is sure to put old digicams to shame. Twin LED flash adds that extra punch. DVD video recording make this the perfect all in one device	A 2 Mega Pixel camera is good to take pictures in daylight. Compact camera but it’s without any flash light. No Video recording support is surely a major drawback
Music	An audio out port and a high quality built-in speaker is the right ingredient in this phone for the music lover. Album art support and preloaded music albums give it the edge	The IPod legacy continues and all the interactivity and convenience of the IPod are part of the IPhone. The speaker phone is not that powerful and you need to relay on your headphone which are also quite great.
Storage	Inbuilt 32GB memory and support for an additional 16GB make this the largest phone storage on the planet	32 GB IPhone has just been announced but the ones available on the Apple store are only 8GB and 16GB versions.
Internet, Maps and GPS	Nokia’s Symbian platform comes with an in built browser that supports almost all sites. Assisted GPS in the N97 and pre loaded Nokia maps provide it the extra edge	The OS platform supports a mobile Safari version that has a much better browsing experience. Integration of the GPS with Google Maps also gives route info in certain countries
Applications	Nokia doesn’t have an application store for the N-Series yet. As most applications are free or third party, there is a lot of scope for improvement here.	The Apple store is one of the biggest selling points for IPhone. With almost 10k applications to choose from this is one place where IPhone has a clear edge
Gaming	The N-Gage gaming platform has been evolving with the N-Series hardware upgrades. Now touch screen games with accelerometer support such as Asphalt Racing are expected soon	Apple has a number of games running in the IPhone but no tie up with any major gaming labels
Connectivity	The phone has 3G support, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Support for the OVI platform adds a zing to the connectivity support of the N97	With 3G and Wi-Fi, the phone fulfils the requirements of a smart phone. However absence of any online or Bluetooth sync capabilities is a hindrance in some cases
Vital Stats	150 gms in weight and 6.5 hours of talktime on GSM,this baby can surly survive for long	133 gms in weight and a talktime of over 7 hrs on a GSM network make the IPhone a part of your survival kit
Software	The latest Symbian S60 version 5 operating system has widget support and is faster and better than ever before	No one can write software like Apple does. A mini version of the Mac make the software fast and responsive
Overall Verdict	Nokia N97 is power packed, innovative and a dream device for some one on the move with this music,movies and games. An application store would compliment the abilities of this phone to large extend	Apple IPhone has tested the market for a while but has still devoid its users with the features of video recording and Bluetooth. However, the fun of applications does come out with the IPhone

The only thing that looks good on me…

I dont look good in no Armani suits

No Gucci shoes - or designer boots

I’ve tried the latest lines from a to z

But theres just one thing that looks good on mee.. Oh Yeah

The ‘one thing’ that will definitely look good on all the fashionistas and style gurus s is the ultimate integration of both style and sophistication - The new Nokia N97! Imagine…The sleek three inch display with the splash of 16 million colours! Click numerous shades of this world with the 5 Mega Pixel camera and dig into details with the 20X digital zoom with flash and auto focus. Bored with mobile phone cameras? Try advanced mobile video shooting with the frequency of 30 frames per second. Slide on through your picture gallery with the touch of your finger tips. But writing long mails with a virtual keyboard? Naaaaah...! Move on…rather…Slide on ;) The QWERTY slide out retains the charm of you laptop and the convenience of your phone. But that’s not it! Add to your style quotient with the amazing new 30 degrees slide from Nokia. Make heads turn as you change perspective. Did I hear 'Stylish'? Definitely!And of course…don’t leave home without your music. For music lovers, the Nokia N97 gives you the most amazing music experience with its superb 3D stereo sound technology and dedicated music buttons. Song list way too long? Definitely not long enough for 32gb storage space! Need more? Add an optional 16 GB microSD. Be the rock DJ with all the music in your parties with that kinda storage. And don't ya sulk about the battery. This one is made to ensure your phone doesn't ditch you when you need it the most! The Long lasting battery with 400+ hours standby time, 4+ hours talk time and 24+ hours music playback! Wow!
Being fully loaded with so many multimedia functions and damn good looks it can be considered as a perfect combination of style and features. This phone seems all set to make a splash in the mobile world, and one can expect Nokia N97 to be available in the first half of 2009. And after my brush…oops.. ‘touch’ with the Nokia 5800 express music phone, I cant wait to get my hands on to this gadget par excellence!
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Whats in the N97 for you?

"It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman"

One look at the new Nokia N97 would have prompted Lee Adams to repeat his famous words! This new device from the N-Series quiver has redefined the way communication devices will be perceived. The Nokia N-Series platform has been coming up with new features in each version to give its users a true feeling of owning the most awesome phones on the planet! Its latest edition, the N97, features a 3.5 inch touch screen, a 5 Mega Pixel Carl Zeiss camera and a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out a unique and comfortable 30 degrees angle. The Nokia fondle video here shows some of the features that we have talked about.



From the point of view of a N-series loyalist and the prospective buyers of this phone, which are basically smart phone users, there are a number of features that make the phone an experience in itself. As a customer of this phone, you get to ride on a blazing fast processor with 128 MB RAM and an extended battery life that makes you wonder whether you really need a PC anymore! Symbian 5th Edition ensures user enjoyment, smart simplicity and expandable experiences at the centre of your mobile computing experience. Add to this a TV out port and you are all set to show off your escapades to friends and family.

Tired of typing on the keypad? Losing the human 'touch'? The large 3,5", bright nHD (640 x 360 pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio) TFT color display with resistive touch screen and tactile feedback changes the way you interact with your phone. Also, the increased spread of your screen brings in a new world of applications that allows you to do more in a smarter way. Web browsing on this screen coupled with a fully functional QWERTY keyboard is a breeze. The on board web browser works like a charm and for the very first time, users would find the experience of mobile browsing similar to a full sized desktop. Couple this with high speed 3G network capabilities and you remain connected. On the Move Always !!!.

With the Carl Zeiss ® 5 Megapixel camera the world is yours to capture. Immortalize life in DVD quality 16:9 video with dual LED flash. Another extremely interesting feature of the phone is the ability to Geo-tag all images through the on-board GPS. Coupled with this is a powerhouse of multimedia capability starting with a 32GB internal storage memory to archive all the latest music and videos in your collection. A 3.5 mm audio jack and a next generation interface supporting album art, its your very own DJ console station. See your So-Lo (Social Location) change as friends keep track of you. Update social networks with your status and real time info. Share images, videos and messages on the Ovi network.

With all these features, the phone is surprisingly sleek and Nokia design has ensured that even with the QWERTY keyboard the thickness of the screen remains at a sleek 16 mm. Weighing 150gms, the N97 has the right mix of substance and style to dazzle off competition. Watch as people stand up and take notice.