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Having used the Black Nokia N97 for a while now, I have to admit, the White Nokia N97 does look pretty sharp. And it definitely gets more attention.
Here are a couple Size Comparison and Keyboard-Backlight Comparison pictures between the Black and White Nokia N97 devices. Just because we can.
Front View :
The N97 only has its Slanted H/W Menu button, and its Touch-sensitive Red and Green Calling keys on it front, under its massive resistive touchscreen. At the top of the screen are (left–>right) the proximity sensor, earpiece speaker, front facing VGA camera and light sensor.
You have to admit they both look pretty slick irrespective of the color.
That being said the Black N97 does look a bit like the Nokia 5800 from this angle, which makes the White N97 easier to show off and stand out.
Back View :
At the back of the N97, is a sliding lens protector that houses the 5 Megapixel Camera with its Dual LED Flash.
The microSD slot is contained under the Back Panel Cover.
Left View :
The N97 has its microUSB port (which is also used to charge the device) here on the left side. There’s also its sliding keypad lock switch, and both its stereo speakers at either end.
Top View :
The N97 has its power button and 3.5mm standard audio jack (with TV-Out) here. Both devices come with Black Stereo Headphones and an attachable remote. Curiously the N97 does not ship with a TV-Out cable.
Right View :
The N97 has its dedicated Camera Button here, along with Zoom in/out (aka Volume Increase/Decrease) Keys.
Bottom View :
At the bottom of the device, the N97 has a small latch to take the Back Panel off, and a tiny micrphone slot at the side.
Stylus :
The Black N97 comes with a Black-Dark-Grey Stylus, while the White N97 comes with a White-Silver Stylus.
Both have a cool “Nokia Nseries” brand on them.There’s a cable attached so you can use it as a lanyard attachment on your N97.
You only get one in-box though so be careful not to loose yours (although you’ll probably never really use it. Ever)
Keyboard View :
Now both devices should theoretically have the same keyboard.
However, maybe because my Black N97 was an Asian Unit, or maybe because my White N97 was a Euro unit, I honestly found the N97′s keyboard to have better raised buttons that “feel” larger, and better tactile feedback which if you remember, was a problem when we reviewed typing on the Nokia N97.
It isnt a huge improvement, mind you. But its noticably better.
I cant for the life of me figure out why the White N97 would have a better keyboard than the Black N97, but I’m pretty sure it might be due to the regions the two devices are from. Maybe. Also, the White N97 is made in Finland, while the Black N97 is “made by Nokia” if that means anything.
This is particularly confusing to me because I’ve heard and read people say the Black Nokia N97 has a better keyboard than the White N97. This is what bought me to my “It must be the regions” idea.
The Dpad feels exactly the same though.
Oh well anyway, so here’s how they look in proper light.
The White N97 has white backlight, on white keys, which sometimes leads to situations where you cant actually see what symbol/alphabeit you’re pressing, in certain lighting. In dark situations, and lots of light its no problem though.
Backlight View :
As you can see, the backlighting in both N97′s is basically the same.
The White N97 seems to have more light “leaking” out of each key though but its not all that bad.
The Black N97 has pretty much perfect backlighting.
And that brings us to the end of this comparison.
Are you thinking of buying an N97 eventually ? Have you decided on a White or Black unit ? Do let us know in the comments y’all.
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Comments (18)
So White it is.
The only differences between my black and white N97 units is that the Black unit is Asian while the While one is a EURO variant. Hence the slight keyboard differences. The "comma" symbol isnt even on my black N97 and i had to manually go into the symbols list, until i saw it on the white N97 lol.
but can you change covers like other fones?
As for choice if I have the option it'll be white, but the blacks not to bad ither.