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Nokia E52 vs Nokia E72

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Overview
Released2009November 2009
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-touchMaker specifies a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, 320 × 240 pixels and up to 16 million colours; non-touchscreen LCD confirmed by production reviews. GSMArena gives 2.36 inches, differing from the maker headline.
Performance
Chip–ARM11 600 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory128 MB128 MB
Storage60 MB250 MB
CPU600 MHz ARM11 in GSMArena's exact production review; no specific chip identity inferred600 MHz ARM11 processor identified by GSMArena in its full production review.
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.128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena. Maker specifies up to 250 MB internal user storage; physical RAM and ROM are different quantities.
Storage typemicroSD expansion up to 16 GB and 1 GB card supplied in maker launch/datasheet; not E60 RS-MMC or E62 miniSDmicroSD expansion up to 16 GB in maker sheet; included 4 GB card varies by market and is not internal storage.
Cameras
Main camera3.2 MP5 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.5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; up to 2592 × 1944 still pixels in maker sheet.
Front cameraSecondary video-call camera in GSMArena's exact production review; resolution not inferredFront VGA video-call camera in maker sheet; sensor megapixels are not inferred from video resolution.
Video recordingVGA 640 × 480 at 15 fps in both production reviews; panorama stitching is a separate still-photo modeMaker specifies VGA video. Both production reviews tested 640 × 480 at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence.
Camera features–Touch the optical navigation key to focus, then press it to capture. Exact owner guide describes flash, scenes, sequence, self-timer, colour tone and white-balance controls. No dedicated camera key.
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.User-replaceable BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po. Maker maxima: 12.5 hours GSM or 6 hours WCDMA talk, and 20 days GSM or 24 days WCDMA standby; conditions differ from video playback.
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.Separate charger connector and USB charging. Owner guide warns USB charging can be slower and some hubs incompatible; simultaneous data transfer is supported. No charging wattage published in these maker sources.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight98 g128 g
Thickness9.9 mm10 mm
Height × width116 × 49 mm114 × 58 mm
Weight detailMaker datasheet gives 98 g and 116 × 49 × 9.9 mm; no different configuration or hardware borrowed from E55Maker specifies 128 g and 114 × 58 × 10 mm.
Materials–Stainless steel and aluminium in maker sheet; patterned metal rear cover.
ColoursMetal Grey Aluminium, Graphite Grey and Golden Aluminium in maker datasheet; manufacturer launch gallery covers Metal Grey and Golden AluminiumZodium Black, Metal Grey and Topaz Brown in original maker sheet. White edition confirmed by maker in April 2010. Regional purple photographs are credited separately; no worldwide finish availability inferred.
ButtonsNumeric keypad, navigation key, Home/Calendar/Email one-touch keys, side volume and voice controls; exact guide describes shortcut customisationQWERTY keyboard, optical Navi key and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys; side volume controls and torch function.
SpeakersMono loudspeaker, music player and FM radio with RDS; wired stereo and Bluetooth A2DP audioBuilt-in loudspeaker and FM radio; RDS confirmed in GSMArena production review. Compatible wired headset serves as radio antenna.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2 in GSMArena's exact production reviewSymbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2, identified by full 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.Maker specifies Quickoffice 5.3 with Office 2007 support, Mail for Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes support, Nokia Messaging, mobile VPN and remote lock/wipe. GSMArena tested included office-document editing. Later firmware added internet radio. Historical apps and online services may no longer be available.
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.Announced 15 June 2009 with late-Q3 availability planned; later maker sheet instead states Q4. Maker article of 16 November 2009 says the E72 is now in stores globally; retain November precision rather than infer the earliest worldwide day. Maker retrospective explicitly identifies E72 as the successor to E71.
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/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. Separate WCDMA 850/1900/2100 and 900/1900/2100 variants in maker sheet, not one four-band model. HSDPA up to 10.2 Mbps and HSUPA up to 2 Mbps; no LTE.
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g in maker datasheet; UPnP/Home media in exact production reviewsIEEE 802.11b/g in maker sheet.
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with enhanced data rates and A2DP stereo audio in maker datasheetBluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USBMicro-USB with High Speed USB in maker datasheet; standard 3.5 mm AV/headset connectorHi-Speed USB in maker sheet; micro-USB connector and 3.5 mm headset socket confirmed by exact guide.
PositioningIntegrated A-GPS receiver and digital compass; historical Maps navigation licences, services and downloads may no longer operateGPS, assisted GPS and digital compass. Original launch included lifetime walking navigation and ten one-day driving trials; April 2010 maker firmware announcement added free walking and driving navigation. Historical network services are not promised available today.

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