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Nokia E60 vs Nokia E61

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NokiaE60NokiaE61
Overview
Released20062006
Display
Screen size–2.8″
Resolution416 × 352320 × 240
Sharpness–143 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeTFT 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.2.8-inch non-touchscreen landscape LCD, 320 × 240 pixels and 16 million colours in OSnews production review. The Japanese X01NK carrier announcement describes a 2.8-inch TFT but only 262,000 colours; that planned regional specification is not transferred to the original E61.
Performance
Storage64 MB64 MB
Memory64 MB internal user storage in both production reviews; no installed physical RAM borrowed from N80 or inferred from free application memoryUp to 64 MB fixed internal user storage in the reproduced Nokia specification at NokiaMuseum, corroborated by production reviews. Installed RAM and CPU are omitted because the maker sources read do not establish them; user storage is not physical RAM.
Storage typeReduced-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.Hot-swappable miniSD under the removable rear cover, confirmed by exact owner guide. OSnews and The Register received a 64 MB card; this removable card is distinct from internal storage. No maximum inferred from later E61i microSD specifications.
Cameras
Main cameraNoneNone
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main cameraNo camera; intended for workplaces restricting camera-equipped devicesNo camera in both full production reviews; later E61i is a separate camera-equipped model.
Front camera–No video-call camera. Exact owner guide and OSnews describe receiving video calls and sending a static image, subject to network support.
Battery and charging
Battery970 mAh1,500 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable 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.User-replaceable BP-5L, 1500 mAh identified by OSnews and the reproduced NokiaMuseum specification. OSnews achieved over seven hours of GSM talk with UMTS disabled; The Register used its test unit from Friday morning to Monday evening. These are attributed tests, not comparable maker video-playback claims.
Wired chargingSeparate charger socket; exact issue 3 guide lists LCH-12, ACP-12 and AC-1 chargers. No charging wattage inferred.Separate charger socket; exact issue-4 guide specifies wall charging and compatible older Nokia chargers through a CA-44 adaptor. OSnews confirms no USB charging. No charging wattage published in maker sources read.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight117 g144 g
Thickness17 mm14 mm
Height × width115 × 49 mm117 × 69.7 mm
Weight detail117 g and 115 × 49 × 17 mm in GSMArena's exact production description; weight includes fitted battery. Maker dimension sheet not recovered.144 g and 117 × 69.7 × 14 mm from OSnews full production review and reproduced NokiaMuseum specification. Later planned Japanese X01NK announcement agrees, but does not establish the original worldwide release date.
Colours–Silver in original recovered press photographs; no additional global finish inferred.
MaterialsSilver/black enclosure with metal front framing and side controls in GSMArena's exact test–
ButtonsNumeric keypad, joystick, soft keys, call/menu/edit/correction keys, side volume and voice key; top power/profile buttonQWERTY keyboard, joystick, email and menu keys, call/end and soft keys; side volume and voice-recording key, top power key and email indicator light in exact owner guide.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker and MP3/AAC music playback; no FM radio in GSMArena's exact testBuilt-in loudspeaker and voice recorder confirmed by exact guide. Wired audio uses Pop-Port; no standard headphone socket in production tests.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.1 with S60 Third EditionSymbian OS 9.1 with S60 Third Edition in maker deck/reproduced launch release and production reviews.
Software featuresExact 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.Manufacturer guide includes Word document editing, spreadsheet and presentation tools, file manager and screen export. Original launch supports corporate email clients, mobile VPN, remote management/lock/wipe and VoIP. Functions and online services may no longer be available; early review software faults are qualified in the review summary.
Release detailNokia 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.Announced 12 October 2005 with Q1 2006 availability planned. Nokia 2006 annual report confirms first Eseries shipments during 2006, while independent production reviews establish actual retail units in 2006. Earliest worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Later Japanese X01NK planned March 2007 is regional. No direct predecessor link inferred from shared family or secondary database claims.
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM 900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100 in Nokia's original launch release; GPRS and EDGEGSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100 in exact RM-89 manufacturer guide and reproduced launch release. The Register confirms no HSDPA; no LTE. Japanese X01NK carrier bands differ and are not transferred to this original global record.
Wi-FiWLAN with internet calling; IEEE 802.11g/e/i described in TechRadar's exact testWi-Fi 802.11g with VoIP support in OSnews production review; exact owner guide describes wireless LAN access-point and security setup. Historical service availability is not promised today.
BluetoothBluetooth 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 testBluetooth 1.2 from OSnews production review and reproduced NokiaMuseum specification; exact guide describes paired audio accessories, file transfer and remote SIM mode.
USBPop-Port accessory/data connector with USB-compatible cable and infrared; proprietary headset connection, not a standard headphone socketFull-Speed USB through proprietary Pop-Port in reproduced NokiaMuseum specification. Exact guide confirms Pop-Port for headset/accessories, a separate charger socket and infrared. Launch USB 2.0 compatibility does not establish Hi-Speed transfer.
PositioningExternal Bluetooth GPS receiver needed for the Positions, Navigator and Landmarks applications in GSMArena's exact test; no integrated GPSNo integrated GPS in production-review evidence; external Bluetooth GPS support is separate from an internal receiver.

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