Nokia E55 vs Sony Ericsson W995
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NokiaE55 | 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 TFT with up to 16 million colours and automatic landscape rotation; non-touch. Size from maker announcement, resolution/type from exact GSMArena production review. | 2.6-inch TFT with 262,144 colours and 320 × 240 pixels (PhoneArena) |
| Performance | ||
| Storage | – | 118 MB |
| Memory | 128 MB | – |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARM11 in GSMArena's exact production review; specific chip identity not inferred | – |
| 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 type | Exact 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. | 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 megapixel enhanced fixed-focus camera with LED flash; no autofocus. GSMArena tests limited close-up capability and resolution; The Register reports usable daylight snapshots. | 8.1 MP autofocus camera with LED photo light (PhoneArena) |
| Front camera | Secondary video-call camera in exact production reviews; resolution not inferred | Separate camera for video calls (PhoneArena) |
| Video recording | VGA 640 × 480 at 15 fps in GSMArena's exact production review; 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 | 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 charging | 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 | ||
| 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 | 98 g and 116 × 49 × 9.9 mm from GSMArena's exact production review; no dimensions or weight copied from E52 | – |
| Colours | Black Aluminium, White Aluminium and Red in GSMArena's exact model table; recovered press originals cover Black and White only | – |
| Buttons | Compact 20-key QWERTY keyboard with two letters per key, predictive completion and correction; navigation, business shortcut, volume, voice-command and camera keys | Sliding numeric keypad, dedicated music controls and fold-out video stand |
| Speakers | Mono loudspeaker, music player and FM radio with RDS; wired headphones supply the radio antenna | Stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone socket |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Symbian | Proprietary software |
| Software at launch | Symbian OS with S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2 in exact production reviews | Sony Ericsson proprietary software with Java application support |
| Software features | 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 detail | 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 network | 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-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g and UPnP/Home media in exact GSMArena production review | Wi-Fi with DLNA sharing; 802.11b/g (PhoneArena) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR in exact owner guide; A2DP stereo and AVRCP, hands-free/headset, file-transfer and SIM-access profiles among those documented | Bluetooth with stereo audio support |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 in exact GSMArena production review; standard 3.5 mm audio connector | USB cable and proprietary connector for data transfer and charging |
| Positioning | Integrated 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. | Assisted GPS with Google Maps and Wayfinder navigation |
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