Nokia E52 vs Sony Ericsson W995
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NokiaE52 | Sony EricssonW995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2009 | June 2009 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.4″ | 2.6″ |
| Resolution | 320 × 240 | 320 × 240 |
| Sharpness | 167 pixels per inch (better) | 154 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Display type | 2.4-inch QVGA active-matrix TFT with up to 16 million colours; automatic landscape rotation, non-touch | 2.6-inch TFT with 262,144 colours and 320 × 240 pixels (PhoneArena) |
| Performance | ||
| Memory | 128 MB | – |
| Storage | 60 MB | 118 MB (better) |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM11 in GSMArena's exact production review; no specific chip identity inferred | – |
| Memory | Up 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. | – |
| Storage type | microSD expansion up to 16 GB and 1 GB card supplied in maker launch/datasheet; not E60 RS-MMC or E62 miniSD | 118 MB internal storage and Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion (PhoneArena); 8 GB card supplied with the reviewed package |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 3.2 MP | 8.1 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Main camera | 3.2 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. | 8.1 MP autofocus camera with LED photo light (PhoneArena) |
| Front camera | Secondary video-call camera in GSMArena's exact production review; resolution not inferred | Separate camera for video calls (PhoneArena) |
| Video recording | VGA 640 × 480 at 15 fps in both production reviews; panorama stitching is a separate still-photo mode | QVGA video recording (PhoneArena) |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | – |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | BP-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. | – |
| Wired charging | Charges 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. | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 98 g (better) | 113 g |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm (better) | 15 mm |
| Height × width | 116 × 49 mm | 97 × 49 mm |
| Materials | – | Metal front and battery cover; closed body 97 × 49 × 15 mm and 113 g (PhoneArena) |
| Weight detail | Maker datasheet gives 98 g and 116 × 49 × 9.9 mm; no different configuration or hardware borrowed from E55 | – |
| Colours | Metal Grey Aluminium, Graphite Grey and Golden Aluminium in maker datasheet; manufacturer launch gallery covers Metal Grey and Golden Aluminium | – |
| Buttons | Numeric keypad, navigation key, Home/Calendar/Email one-touch keys, side volume and voice controls; exact guide describes shortcut customisation | Sliding numeric keypad, dedicated music controls and fold-out video stand |
| Speakers | Mono loudspeaker, music player and FM radio with RDS; wired stereo and Bluetooth A2DP audio | Stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone socket |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Symbian | Proprietary software |
| Software at launch | Symbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2 in GSMArena's exact production review | Sony Ericsson proprietary software with Java application support |
| Software features | Maker 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. | – |
| Release detail | Nokia 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. | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | Quad-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. | – |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g in maker datasheet; UPnP/Home media in exact production reviews | Wi-Fi with DLNA sharing; 802.11b/g (PhoneArena) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 with enhanced data rates and A2DP stereo audio in maker datasheet | Bluetooth with stereo audio support |
| USB | Micro-USB with High Speed USB in maker datasheet; standard 3.5 mm AV/headset connector | USB cable and proprietary connector for data transfer and charging |
| Positioning | Integrated A-GPS receiver and digital compass; historical Maps navigation licences, services and downloads may no longer operate | Assisted GPS with Google Maps and Wayfinder navigation |
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