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Battle Of The Flagships: E90 vs N95-3

By The Guru on June 20, 2008

As you know, I’ve been using the Nokia E90 for a few weeks now, as I wanted to check out the Eseries flagship versus the Nseries flagship (I still believe that the N95 is the Nseries flagship, even over the N82). You’ve already read about the things that I love and the things that I hate about the E90, and you know that I’m a huge fan of my N95-3, especially with HSDPA.

However, the E90′s dual-keyboard form factor has always appealed to me, specifically as I’m using my phone for email and IM more and more these days. So which flagship is the best?

Honestly, I would say if the E90 had US 3G, I would likely keep it over the N95-3. Shock, horror, I know. I’m an Nseries man at heart, but I think that the camera, save for the button nonsense, is enough to hold me over. The E90′s keyboard and display is far superior to the N95-3.

Both flagships offer built-in GPS, and automatic geotagging of photos (thanks to the Location Tagger app from the Nokia Beta Labs), WiFi, and A2DP. Both also feature a microSD card slot and WiFi support, as well. The ginormous size of the E90 is easily offset by the internal keyboard, and already I was able to use the built-in Office Suite to recreate a Powerpoint presentation on the fly.

However, since the E90 is not available in a U.S. 3G variant, I’m sticking with my N95-3 for the most part, as the superior flagship. If you’re in any part of the world where the E90′s HSDPA 3G frequency works, I have to say it is by far the more all-around package.

What do you think? Am I wrong? Am I a traitor for speaking out against my beloved Nseries?

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  • gore

    I agree – the E90 is the better device. Even though the E90 is bigger, it’s really not *much* bigger, and the far superior build quality, display, and input method make it a much nicer device all around. The difference in the cameras is pretty minimal.

    Frankly, HSDPA is the only thing that keeps me with the N95-3, and at times I even question whether it’s worth it. If the N95 had a smaller form factor, or didn’t feel so cheaply constructed, it would be more of a competitor.

  • gore

    I agree – the E90 is the better device. Even though the E90 is bigger, it’s really not *much* bigger, and the far superior build quality, display, and input method make it a much nicer device all around. The difference in the cameras is pretty minimal.

    Frankly, HSDPA is the only thing that keeps me with the N95-3, and at times I even question whether it’s worth it. If the N95 had a smaller form factor, or didn’t feel so cheaply constructed, it would be more of a competitor.

  • Dr. Nitun

    Hello,

    Although I think it is hard to directly compare an Eseries with an Nseries, I think you are right when you say the camera difference is minimal. I have friends here whom have the N95 and the N95 8gig (each with latest firmware) and to be quite honest, my 3.2mp Canon Powershot digital camera (which is over 3 years old) produces nicer quality pictures. The N95′s camera quality, in my opinion, is still not what a 5mp digital camera should be.

    Other than that, I think the E90 should win the comparison due to better build quality, better input methods, gorgeous inner screen, and maybe most importantly, the size allowing agility for the user.

  • Dr. Nitun

    Hello,

    Although I think it is hard to directly compare an Eseries with an Nseries, I think you are right when you say the camera difference is minimal. I have friends here whom have the N95 and the N95 8gig (each with latest firmware) and to be quite honest, my 3.2mp Canon Powershot digital camera (which is over 3 years old) produces nicer quality pictures. The N95′s camera quality, in my opinion, is still not what a 5mp digital camera should be.

    Other than that, I think the E90 should win the comparison due to better build quality, better input methods, gorgeous inner screen, and maybe most importantly, the size allowing agility for the user.

  • http://harrys-att-tilt.blogspot.com/ Harry Myhre

    They’re two different devices. They run similiar operating systems. Other than that, I don’t think they can be compared. Both are great devices targeted at different users.

  • ashu

    traitor!!traitor!! don’t malign n series. n82 and n95 8 gig are the best. (Have added 82 because i own that!!!!!)

    E90 is good but then you can get quick office 5 and create docs etc on n series also. t9 is not bad of mails and im. Ask my friends. they don;t believe i chat with my n82 sitting in a cafe bar, a lounge or a bus…..

    multimedia functions cannot be bought from app stores. in your pit, i think n95 8gig will still hold you in good steed and can help you with all that you do with e90.

    As for qwerty, can suggest you a blog. read vaibhav’s spped test blog.

    ofcourse ricky, if you have “bought” e90 then i don’t know!!!!!

  • ashu

    traitor!!traitor!! don’t malign n series. n82 and n95 8 gig are the best. (Have added 82 because i own that!!!!!)

    E90 is good but then you can get quick office 5 and create docs etc on n series also. t9 is not bad of mails and im. Ask my friends. they don;t believe i chat with my n82 sitting in a cafe bar, a lounge or a bus…..

    multimedia functions cannot be bought from app stores. in your pit, i think n95 8gig will still hold you in good steed and can help you with all that you do with e90.

    As for qwerty, can suggest you a blog. read vaibhav’s spped test blog.

    ofcourse ricky, if you have “bought” e90 then i don’t know!!!!!

  • http://harrys-att-tilt.blogspot.com/ Harry Myhre

    They're two different devices. They run similiar operating systems. Other than that, I don't think they can be compared. Both are great devices targeted at different users.

  • http://harrys-att-tilt.blogspot.com/ Harry Myhre

    They're two different devices. They run similiar operating systems. Other than that, I don't think they can be compared. Both are great devices targeted at different users.

  • http://harrys-att-tilt.blogspot.com/ Harry Myhre

    They're two different devices. They run similiar operating systems. Other than that, I don't think they can be compared. Both are great devices targeted at different users.

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