SciPhone N21

The SciPhone N21 is an Android-based smartphone featuring a 624MHz Marvell processor, 128MB/256MB RAM & ROM, and a 1GB microSD memory card (up to 16GB). It’s an improvement over the N19 in that it sports a superior 5MP camera with Auto Focus, dual SIM slots, and Tri-Band GSM with Dual NXP EDGE networking. Critics in fact oftentimes describe it as a rebranded General Mobile DSTL1. Included also is a 3” touchscreen that accepts stylus input, Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity, an integrated GPS. Lacking though are popular Google Mobile Services like Gmail, Youtube, etc.

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SciPhone N21
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Release date November, 2009
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Pros & Cons

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2 reviews
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2 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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android
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touch screen
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wifi
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5 mp camera
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EDGE, not 3G
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No GPS
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No compass
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Features

  • Touchscreen Smartphone
  • Google Android OS
  • Marvell Processor
  • GSM/EDGE Networks
  • Camera w/Autofocus
  • Touchscreen Display
  • WiFi (802.11b/g)
  • Bluetooth v2.0+EDR
  • Integrated GPS

Specifications

  • OS: Linux 2.6, Android Application Framework
  • Platform: Marvell PXA 310, 624MHz Dual NXP EDGE
  • Network: GSM, GPRS, Dual EDGEs
  • Band: 900/1800/1900 MHz
  • LCD: 3” WQVGA (240x400)
  • Camera: 5MP
  • WiFi: 802.11b/g
  • Bluetooth: v2.0+EDR
  • Browser: HTML Web
  • Internal Memory: 256MB ROM + 128MB RAM
  • External Memory: 1GB microSD (up to 16GB)
  • Dual Baseband: Dual SIM
  • G-Sensor: Accelerometer
  • Form Factor: Bar
  • Media Format : MP3, MP4, 3GP, AMR, OGG, WAV
  • G-sensor: Accelerometer sensor for auto- rotate
  • Key Applications: Google Maps, Google Search, Web Browser, MSN, Doc Viewer, PDF Viewer

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Competitors

SciPhone N21 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Smart Phones »
HTC Droid Eris

HTC Droid Eris

MSRP  $99.00    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • 5MP camera
  • microSDHC memory expansion
  • affordable ($99 after rebate and with contract)
Cons
  • mail in rebate, arghh!
  • old ARM11 core at only 528MHz (stable platform but mediocre performance)
  • only Android 1.5 at initial release (even the G1 is already updated to 1.6!)
ProSCORE
9 reviews
83
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vote SciPhone N21 0% vs. vote HTC Droid Eris 100%
Motorola Droid (Sholes)

Motorola Droid (Sholes)

MSRP  $299.00    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • WiFi
  • large 3.7" touchscreen with high resolution (854 x 480px)
  • open Android 2.0 OS
Cons
  • no multi-touch as in the GSM version for Europe (and though Android 2.0 would support it)
  • camera is slow to take photos, properly focusing is hit or miss
  • annoying $100 mail in rebate to get to $199 price point
ProSCORE
21 reviews
83
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vote SciPhone N21 0% vs. vote Motorola Droid (Sholes) 100%
Apple iPhone 3G

Apple iPhone 3G

MSRP  $199.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • GPS Support
  • Good selection of free apps available
  • High speed 3G
Cons
  • Can't replace the battery yourself, can't replace with a "spare"
  • Crippled Bluetooth (only hands-free devices supported)
  • Battery life is disappointing when using 3G
ProSCORE
88 reviews
49
Vote! (2 votes)
vote SciPhone N21 100% vs. vote Apple iPhone 3G 0%
Apple iPhone 3GS

Apple iPhone 3GS

MSRP  $199.00    Released  June, 2009
Pros
  • much faster processing
  • larger storage capacities
  • video recording
Cons
  • no background running apps
  • not a revolutionary upgrade
  • AT&T is not supporting many of the new updates quite yet - 7.2Mbps HSDPA in 2011, no tethering information/pricing, no MMS until later this summer
ProSCORE
44 reviews
61
Vote! (3 votes)
vote SciPhone N21 100% vs. vote Apple iPhone 3GS 0%

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December 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
80
negative
mixed
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4 pros
1 con
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • android
  • touch screen
  • wifi
  • 5 mp camera

Cons

  • EDGE, not 3G

Competitors

hdbdude prefers HTC Droid Eris, Motorola Droid (Sholes) over SciPhone N21
hdbdude prefers SciPhone N21 over Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPhone 3GS
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Chetingerx Ignacio Latorre

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January 22, 2010
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
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3 pros
2 cons
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Pros

  • android
  • touch screen
  • wifi

Cons

  • No GPS
  • No compass

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