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Nokia E52 vs Nokia E55

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NokiaE52NokiaE55
Overview
Released20092009
Display
Screen size2.4″2.4″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness167 pixels per inch167 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type2.4-inch QVGA active-matrix TFT with up to 16 million colours; automatic landscape rotation, non-touch2.4-inch QVGA TFT with up to 16 million colours and automatic landscape rotation; non-touch. Size from maker announcement, resolution/type from exact GSMArena production review.
Performance
Memory128 MB128 MB
Storage60 MB–
CPU600 MHz ARM11 in GSMArena's exact production review; no specific chip identity inferred600 MHz ARM11 in GSMArena's exact production review; specific chip identity not inferred
MemoryUp to 60 MB internal user storage in the maker datasheet; headline storage records that maximum. 128 MB RAM from GSMArena's exact review, not inferred from free memory.GSMArena's production review lists 128 MB RAM and 60 MB internal storage; The Register gives 100 MB storage. Internal capacity omitted from headline configurations because the source conflict remains unresolved.
Storage typemicroSD expansion up to 16 GB and 1 GB card supplied in maker launch/datasheet; not E60 RS-MMC or E62 miniSDExact owner guide supports microSD and microSDHC; production reviews include a supplied 2 GB card. The Register reports expansion up to 16 GB; card capacity is separate from internal memory.
Cameras
Main camera3.2 MP3.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera3.2 megapixels, 2048 × 1536, flash and extended-depth-of-field fixed-focus lens. No autofocus or macro mode; All About Symbian finds subjects within roughly half a metre blurry.3.2 megapixel enhanced fixed-focus camera with LED flash; no autofocus. GSMArena tests limited close-up capability and resolution; The Register reports usable daylight snapshots.
Front cameraSecondary video-call camera in GSMArena's exact production review; resolution not inferredSecondary video-call camera in exact production reviews; resolution not inferred
Video recordingVGA 640 × 480 at 15 fps in both production reviews; panorama stitching is a separate still-photo modeVGA 640 × 480 at 15 fps in GSMArena's exact production review; panorama stitching is a separate still-photo mode
Battery and charging
Battery1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailBP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po; maker datasheet claims up to eight hours GSM/six hours WCDMA talk and 23 days GSM/29 days WCDMA standby. Review endurance varies with use; not video playback.Exact owner guide specifies BP-4L; GSMArena identifies its 1500 mAh Li-Po capacity and reports up to eight hours talk/672 hours standby. These are manufacturer claims reported by the review, not measured endurance or video playback; network conditions matter.
Wired chargingCharges through micro-USB, including a compatible USB data cable; exact guide says cable charging is slower and a USB hub may not work. No charging wattage inferred.Charges through the USB port using AC-10 charger or a compatible USB data cable. Exact guide says data-cable charging is slower and USB hubs may be incompatible; no wattage inferred.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight98 g98 g
Thickness9.9 mm9.9 mm
Height × width116 × 49 mm116 × 49 mm
Weight detailMaker datasheet gives 98 g and 116 × 49 × 9.9 mm; no different configuration or hardware borrowed from E5598 g and 116 × 49 × 9.9 mm from GSMArena's exact production review; no dimensions or weight copied from E52
ColoursMetal Grey Aluminium, Graphite Grey and Golden Aluminium in maker datasheet; manufacturer launch gallery covers Metal Grey and Golden AluminiumBlack Aluminium, White Aluminium and Red in GSMArena's exact model table; recovered press originals cover Black and White only
ButtonsNumeric keypad, navigation key, Home/Calendar/Email one-touch keys, side volume and voice controls; exact guide describes shortcut customisationCompact 20-key QWERTY keyboard with two letters per key, predictive completion and correction; navigation, business shortcut, volume, voice-command and camera keys
SpeakersMono loudspeaker, music player and FM radio with RDS; wired stereo and Bluetooth A2DP audioMono loudspeaker, music player and FM radio with RDS; wired headphones supply the radio antenna
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2 in GSMArena's exact production reviewSymbian OS with S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2 in exact production reviews
Software featuresMaker datasheet lists Quickoffice editors, mobile VPN and business/personal email. Both production reviews test supplied editing; owner guide qualifies editing as requiring the editor version. Early firmware/service differences retained, with no claim that historical online services still operate.Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes email/calendar/contacts in maker announcement. Both production reviews test supplied Quickoffice editing; owner guide describes the editor-version requirement. GSMArena says N-Gage is supported but not preinstalled on its retail unit; online downloads may no longer exist.
Release detailNokia announced E52 on 6 May 2009 and planned second-half2009 availability. Maker's 2009 sustainability report lists it among products launched that year, and August production reviews establish retail units. Earliest maker-supported on-sale month unresolved, so year precision retained. No E51 predecessor link inferred from secondary descriptions.Maker announced E55 on 16 February 2009 with planned second-quarter shipments. Nokia's 2009 annual sustainability report confirms E55 among products launched during the year; earliest maker-backed actual retail month unresolved, so retain year precision rather than the planned quarter or a secondary August date.
Connectivity
Mobile networkQuad-band GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900; regional WCDMA 850/2100 or 900/2100 variants, not one four-band 3G radio. HSDPA up to 10.2 Mbps, HSUPA up to 2 Mbps.Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GSMArena exact model table lists regional HSDPA 900/1900/2100 or US 850/1900/2100. Production review reports HSDPA up to 10.2 Mbps and HSUPA up to 2 Mbps; regional bands are not one combined radio.
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g in maker datasheet; UPnP/Home media in exact production reviewsIEEE 802.11b/g and UPnP/Home media in exact GSMArena production review
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with enhanced data rates and A2DP stereo audio in maker datasheetBluetooth 2.0 + EDR in exact owner guide; A2DP stereo and AVRCP, hands-free/headset, file-transfer and SIM-access profiles among those documented
USBMicro-USB with High Speed USB in maker datasheet; standard 3.5 mm AV/headset connectorMicro-USB 2.0 in exact GSMArena production review; standard 3.5 mm audio connector
PositioningIntegrated A-GPS receiver and digital compass; historical Maps navigation licences, services and downloads may no longer operateIntegrated A-GPS and digital compass. Production review tests Ovi Maps 3.0 and its original navigation trials; historical online services/licences may no longer operate.

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