Nokia N97 versus N97 mini

Reuben Lee | Sep 03, 2009

N97 (left) and N97 mini (Credit: Reuben Lee/CNET Asia)

STUTTGART, GERMANY--On paper, these two phones are really not that different. As you can see from the table below, the N97 mini has a smaller screen, less memory and tinier footprint. The rest of the functionalities and features are pretty much similar.

Nokia	N97 mini	N97
Screen size	3.2-inch touchscreen	3.5-inch touchscreen
Onboard memory	8GB	32GB
Dimensions	113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm; 138g	117.2 x 55.3 x 18.25mm; 150g

However, a closer look at the N97 mini revealed some interesting observations. For one, it feels a lot more compact than it appears. It also has a solid build quality, thanks in part to the metallic back plate, which adds a sleek appeal to the more style-conscious users.

N97 (bottom) and N97 mini (Credit: Reuben Lee/CNET Asia)

It remains to be seen if the N97 mini will do as well as the N97, which was reportedly selling faster than its popular predecessor, the N95 slider. But if it promises the same functionality with minimal sacrifice in hardware performance at a more affordable price, we are pretty sure this is one phone to watch out for in the next few months.

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