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Nokia E61 vs Nokia E72

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NokiaE61NokiaE72
Overview
Released2006November 2009
Display
Screen size2.8″2.4″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness143 pixels per inch167 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type2.8-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.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.
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.128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena. Maker specifies up to 250 MB internal user storage; physical RAM and ROM are different quantities.
Storage typeHot-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.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 in both full production reviews; later E61i is a separate camera-equipped model.5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; up to 2592 × 1944 still pixels in maker sheet.
Front cameraNo video-call camera. Exact owner guide and OSnews describe receiving video calls and sending a static image, subject to network support.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
Battery1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUser-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.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-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.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
Weight144 g128 g
Thickness14 mm10 mm
Height × width117 × 69.7 mm114 × 58 mm
Weight detail144 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.Maker specifies 128 g and 114 × 58 × 10 mm.
Materials–Stainless steel and aluminium in maker sheet; patterned metal rear cover.
ColoursSilver in original recovered press photographs; no additional global finish inferred.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.
ButtonsQWERTY 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.QWERTY keyboard, optical Navi key and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys; side volume controls and torch function.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker and voice recorder confirmed by exact guide. Wired audio uses Pop-Port; no standard headphone socket in production tests.Built-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 Edition in maker deck/reproduced launch release and production reviews.Symbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2, identified by full production reviews.
Software featuresManufacturer 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.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 detailAnnounced 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.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 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.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-FiWi-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.IEEE 802.11b/g in maker sheet.
BluetoothBluetooth 1.2 from OSnews production review and reproduced NokiaMuseum specification; exact guide describes paired audio accessories, file transfer and remote SIM mode.Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USBFull-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.Hi-Speed USB in maker sheet; micro-USB connector and 3.5 mm headset socket confirmed by exact guide.
PositioningNo integrated GPS in production-review evidence; external Bluetooth GPS support is separate from an internal receiver.GPS, 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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