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Nokia E60 vs Nokia E72

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Overview
Released2006November 2009
Display
Screen size–2.4″
Resolution416 × 352320 × 240
Sharpness–167 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.Maker 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)
Memory–128 MB
Storage64 MB250 MB
CPU–600 MHz ARM11 processor identified by GSMArena in its full production review.
Memory64 MB internal user storage in both production reviews; no installed physical RAM borrowed from N80 or inferred from free application memory128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena. Maker specifies up to 250 MB internal user storage; physical RAM and ROM are different quantities.
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.microSD expansion up to 16 GB in maker sheet; included 4 GB card varies by market and is not internal storage.
Cameras
Main cameraNone5 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main cameraNo camera; intended for workplaces restricting camera-equipped devices5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; up to 2592 × 1944 still pixels in maker sheet.
Front camera–Front VGA video-call camera in maker sheet; sensor megapixels are not inferred from video resolution.
Video recording–Maker 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
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-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 chargingSeparate charger socket; exact issue 3 guide lists LCH-12, ACP-12 and AC-1 chargers. 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
Weight117 g128 g
Thickness17 mm10 mm
Height × width115 × 49 mm114 × 58 mm
Weight detail117 g and 115 × 49 × 17 mm in GSMArena's exact production description; weight includes fitted battery. Maker dimension sheet not recovered.Maker specifies 128 g and 114 × 58 × 10 mm.
MaterialsSilver/black enclosure with metal front framing and side controls in GSMArena's exact testStainless steel and aluminium in maker sheet; patterned metal rear cover.
Colours–Zodium 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, joystick, soft keys, call/menu/edit/correction keys, side volume and voice key; top power/profile buttonQWERTY keyboard, optical Navi key and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys; side volume controls and torch function.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker and MP3/AAC music playback; no FM radio in GSMArena's exact testBuilt-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 9.1 with S60 Third EditionSymbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2, identified by full 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.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 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 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 networkGSM 900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100 in Nokia's original launch release; GPRS and EDGEQuad-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-FiWLAN with internet calling; IEEE 802.11g/e/i described in TechRadar's exact testIEEE 802.11b/g in maker sheet.
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 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USBPop-Port accessory/data connector with USB-compatible cable and infrared; proprietary headset connection, not a standard headphone socketHi-Speed USB in maker sheet; micro-USB connector and 3.5 mm headset socket confirmed by exact guide.
PositioningExternal Bluetooth GPS receiver needed for the Positions, Navigator and Landmarks applications in GSMArena's exact test; no integrated GPSGPS, 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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