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Nokia E51 vs Nokia E60

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NokiaE51NokiaE60
Overview
Released20072006
Display
Screen size2″–
Resolution320 × 240416 × 352
Sharpness200 pixels per inch–
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeActive-matrix TFT with up to 16 million colours; ambient-light sensorTFT with 16 million colours and 352 × 416 pixels in GSMArena's exact production test; portrait/landscape rotation. No physical diagonal inferred from the measured active area.
Performance
Storage130 MB64 MB
MemoryUp to 130 MB user data storage in the maker specification sheet; physical RAM not verified in the exact maker sheet or guide64 MB internal user storage in both production reviews; no installed physical RAM borrowed from N80 or inferred from free application memory
Storage typeHot-swappable microSD; maker brochure supports up to 4 GBReduced-size dual-voltage 1.8/3.0 V MultiMediaCard, hot-swappable in the exact owner guide; not microSD or full-size MMC/SD. No maximum capacity inferred.
Cameras
Main camera2 MPNone
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main cameraFixed-focus 2 MP without flash in GSMArena's camera-equipped production testNo camera; intended for workplaces restricting camera-equipped devices
Video recordingQVGA 320 × 240 at 15 fps, MPEG-4 in GSMArena's exact test–
Battery and charging
Battery1,050 mAh970 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BP-6MT. Maker brochure gives 1050 mAh, up to 4.4 hours GSM talk and 13 days GSM standby. GSMArena itself inconsistently gives 1050 mAh in its package description and 1070 mAh in its battery section; headline retains the maker figure.Removable BL-5C 970 mAh in GSMArena's exact production test; its stated maker claim is up to 290 hours standby and 6 hours 40 minutes talk. Conditions and reviewer findings differ; not video playback.
Wired chargingAC-5 charger through a separate small charger socket; miniUSB does not charge the phone in GSMArena's testSeparate charger socket; exact issue 3 guide lists LCH-12, ACP-12 and AC-1 chargers. No charging wattage inferred.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight100 g117 g
Thickness12 mm17 mm
Height × width115 × 46 mm115 × 49 mm
Weight detailMaker brochure gives 100 g and 115 × 47 × 12 mm. Headline width follows TechRadar's exact-model 46 mm and GSMArena's 114.8 × 46 × 12 mm production description; the brochure's 47 mm conflicts with both.117 g and 115 × 49 × 17 mm in GSMArena's exact production description; weight includes fitted battery. Maker dimension sheet not recovered.
MaterialsStainless-steel trim and rear battery cover, with plastic upper rear sectionSilver/black enclosure with metal front framing and side controls in GSMArena's exact test
ColoursBlack Steel, Pink Steel and White Steel–
ButtonsNumeric keypad and five-way Navi key; one-touch email, contacts, calendar and home keys; side volume, mute and voice controls; email notification lightNumeric keypad, joystick, soft keys, call/menu/edit/correction keys, side volume and voice key; top power/profile button
SpeakersFM Visual Radio and MP3/AAC music playback; no RDS in GSMArena's production testBuilt-in loudspeaker and MP3/AAC music playback; no FM radio in GSMArena's exact test
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.2 with S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 1Symbian OS 9.1 with S60 Third Edition
Software featuresQuickoffice document viewing, PDF reader, ZIP manager, Team Suite and Active notes. Maker brochure mentions attachment editors, but supplied Quickoffice does not edit in GSMArena's production test; editing requires the separate editor version. Historical enterprise email and internet-call services may no longer operate.Exact guide includes Word document, spreadsheet and presentation editing, PDF viewing, screen export and remote device management. Voice recorder maximum 60 seconds. Original maker launch supports corporate email and IP telephony; historical servers and downloads may no longer operate.
Release detailAnnounced 18 September 2007 with planned fourth-quarter availability; Nokia's actual fourth-quarter results confirm first shipments during that quarter. Earliest retail month unresolved, so year precision retained. E50 comparison remains available without an inferred manufacturer successor link.Nokia announced E60 with E61/E70 on 12 October 2005, planning the first quarter of 2006. Nokia's 2006 annual report confirms actual first E60 shipments during 2006; earliest maker-supported retail month unresolved, so year precision retained. The announcement and planned quarter are not first-sale dates. No predecessor link inferred.
Connectivity
Mobile networkEGSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 850/2100; HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbit/sGSM 900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100 in Nokia's original launch release; GPRS and EDGE
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11g WLAN with internet callingWLAN with internet calling; IEEE 802.11g/e/i described in TechRadar's exact test
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0; wireless stereo headset support in maker brochure and A2DP verified in GSMArena's production testBluetooth 1.2 in the exact owner guide, with headset/hands-free, serial/dial-up, file/object transfer, imaging and remote SIM profiles; no A2DP in GSMArena's production test
USBminiUSB data connector and IrDA 115 kbit/s; 2.5 mm headset socket in TechRadar's testPop-Port accessory/data connector with USB-compatible cable and infrared; proprietary headset connection, not a standard headphone socket
PositioningNo internal GPS in TechRadar's test; Nokia Maps can use an optional external receiverExternal Bluetooth GPS receiver needed for the Positions, Navigator and Landmarks applications in GSMArena's exact test; no integrated GPS

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