Nokia N8 vs Apple iPhone 4 – Which Is A Better Smartphone?


The heavy battle between Nokia N8 vs Apple iPhone 4 is just about to start. Both these smartphones have their own incredible specifications, but the question is which is better, the smartphone by Nokia or the much awaited Apple iphone 4. Both the smartphones are all set to capture the market. Here, we are comparing these high end smartphones in all the aspects so that you can make a wise decision while choosing any of these incredible smartphones.


DESIGN

Apple iPhone 4 is way slimmer than Nokia N8, but it is available only in two colors, Black and White. Whereas with Nokia N8 you have number of colors to choose from which are dark grey, silver white, green, blue and orange. Compact size of iPhone 4 makes it more comfortable in handling, where as comparatively bigger sized N8 has an advantage of better camera performance in terms of zooming and sensor size.

DISPLAY SCREEN

This might be the area where almost every other smartphone fail to give a close competition to Apple products. And evidently, Apple iPhone 4 has got an impressive 3.5 inch touchscreen display screen with a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels. Whereas Nokia N8 features a same sized touchscreen display with a picture resolution of 360 x 640 pixels. Here, iPhone 4 has an advantage over Nokia N8.

CAMERA

Apple has always stressed on a fact that pixels do not decide the strength of any camera. Nokia N8 features a camera of 12 megapixel whereas Apple iPhone has got a 5 megapixel camera. Technically, N8 seems to have an advantage but it would be entertaining to see how Apple’s 5MP technology would compete with Nokia’s 12MP.

OPERATING SYSTEM

This battle is not about Android and Windows Phone 7, instead this one is between much awaited Symbain^3 and iOS4. There is no doubt that iOS4 will live up to the expectations. Apple have always impressed when it comes to its OS, and no wonder iOS4 would stand tall. Since Symbian^3 is yet to be released, we do not have much to comment about it. But, Nokia N8 need to have a robust operating system in order to give some competition to Apple iPhone 4.

APPLICATIONS

Nokia has got Ovi Store and Apple has its iStore for applications. Ovi Store is one impressive move
by Nokia which has got number of amazing applications, services, widgets, games and much more. And no wonder, Nokia would seriously expand its Ovi Store once its smartphones start capturing the market. And as far is Apple’s iStore is concerned, one need not comment on its capability. It has got millions and millions of applications which are way much better than any Andriod application. And this would surely encourage you to go for iPhone 4.

OTHER FEATURES

Nokia N8 seems to be technically much equipped as it features  an HDMI port and Dolby Digital Plus surround stereo, Xenon Flash, 12 megapixel camera, Ovi Services, 48GB of storage with a micro SD card, 720p video.

Whereas, Apple iPhone 4 features Retina Display technology, applications, glass casing, three-axis
gyro sensor, 326ppi display, games, apps folders, 64GB of storage and the impressive, power-saving, Apple A4 Processor.

PRICE

Irrespective to all other factors and features, price is one huge factor which would influence your
decision of buying any thing on the planet. Nokia N8 is going to be priced at €370 euros that is
£300 where as Apple iPhone 4 would cost you £499 for 16GB device and £599 for 32GB device. Apple iPhone 4 is costlier but everyone is aware of its performance, which is truly fantastic.

Now, here was the solid comparision between two latest smartphones in the market, Apple iPhone 4 and Nokia N8. In some aspects Apple iPhone 4 wins the race, in some Nokia N8. We have presented the features, and based on your requirements you can make a wise decision, whether its Nokia N8 or Apple iPhone 4.

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