2008’s been a good year for touchscreen mobile phones, but if anything, 2009 looks like it’s going to be even better, thanks to two new systems: Google Android, as seen in the T-Mobile G1, and Symbian S60 Touch, as seen in the Nokia N97. But how do these two heavyweight stack up against each other?

Domo Arigato Mr Roboto – The Rise of Google Android via the T-Mobile G1

A new operating system in mobile phones is always something that raises a fair amount of excitement. When it’s completely open source, so anyone can change it, it causes more excitement. When it’s made by one of the biggest names in the universe, Google, then everyone’s going to pay attention. So it was with Google Android, and the T-Mobile G1, the first mobile phone in the entire universe to be built around it. But what makes the T-Mobile G1 so special? Why is it so different to other mobile phones? Well, apart from the fact that the T-Mobile G1 comes with a huge touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard, putting it firmly in the smartphone territory, that Google Android software makes for a truly unique experience. From the Android marketplace, where you can buy literally ANY extra software for your mobile phone that people can dream up, to the Amazon MP3 store, to Google Maps (and StreetView, with the built-in compass, which has to be seen to be believed), to full integration with GoogleMail, the T-Mobile G1 gives you access to masses of features not seen on any other mobile phones. And because the T-Mobile G1 is the first of its breed, it is truly unique!

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Nowadays, every one is willing to have a mobile phone because one can do a lot of work with features of this device. Many companies are investing heavily in R&D to improve facilities of their mobile phones. Manufacturing firms like Nokia has always tried best to give ultra modern technology to these devices. The company has launched N97 mobile phone and 5800 Xpress Muics to hold better position among users of high end phones. We can compare them to find out what are the superior features they posses to attarct subscribers towards them.

Design
Both the phones have been delicatly designed by engineers of Nokia in order to show that, the company has taken good care of outer looks. Their sleek design can suit any one and can impress the crowed. The comparision of Nokia N97 Vs Nokia 5800
Xpress Music says that, Xpress music has full touch screen display while Nokia N97 has a QWERTY keyboard as well for fast writing and replying to mails. Both are available in various colours to suit their users.

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Here cool Nokia N97 theme and Nokia 5800: Dark Glamour by NCA. This theme is compatible for both phones and will work perfectly. However the theme needs to be signed before installing.

Download Nokia N97 theme

The Nokia N97 is an important step towards our vision of delivering a highly personalized Internet experience,” said Jonas Geust, Vice President and head of Nokia Nseries. “Fuelled by a multitude of music, maps, games, media and applications via Ovi, the Nokia N97 transforms the Internet into an experience that’s completely tailored to the tastes and interests of its owner.”

The Nokia N97 is Nokia’s first device to feature a personalizable home screen, which can be customized with a range of widgets which bring live information directly to the device. These widgets include key social networking destinations like Facebook and Hi5, news services like the Associated Press, Bloomberg and Reuters, as well as shopping and weather information. The Nokia N97 is the first device to ship with the Ovi Store, which offers easy access to applications, games, videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services, and much more. Ovi Store has paid and free content from a range of global and local content providers and developers, including Paramount Pictures, Facebook and Qik, as well as a selection of Twitter applications.

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