Nokia N900 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.5", 800 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Maemo 5
Storage
32 GB
RAM
256 MB
Battery
1200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia N900
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Slider - touch screen, full keyboard
Aerial Internal
Height 111 mm Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Width 60 mm Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Depth 18 mm Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Weight 181 g Worse than 79 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM transmitter
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Audio / video out

The Nokia N900 has a height of 111 mm, a width of 60 mm and a thickness of 18 mm. The weight of the phone is 181 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia N900
Display Type LCD display
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.5" Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 800 x 480 pixels Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Display Illumination Colour White

The screen size reaches 3.5" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia N900 is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Nokia N900
Processor Number OMAP3430
Clock Speed 600 MHz Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) PowerVR SGX

The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Nokia N900 reaches the frequency of 600 MHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator PowerVR SGX.

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MEMORY Nokia N900
RAM 256 MB Worse than 88 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 32 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Nokia N900 is 256 MB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Nokia N900
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.8 Worse than 96 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 2584 x 1938
Video Resolutions 800 x 480
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia N900 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 5 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.8 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia N900
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1200 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 280 hours Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 380 minutes Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 380 min
Standby: up to 280 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Nokia N900 is 1200 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 280 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Nokia N900 is provided with a talk time about 380 minutes.

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CELLULAR Nokia N900
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Maemo 5
Navigation A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported Java

Nokia N900 supports 3G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Maemo 5.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia N900
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Nokia N900
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, eAAC+
Supported Digital Video Standards XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Nokia N900
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor
Speech Codec EFR, FR, AMR
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
OTHERS Nokia N900
Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, stereo headset, power adapter, video cable

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