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Nokia E61 vs Sony Ericsson P990i

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NokiaE61Sony EricssonP990i
Overview
Released2006August 2006
Display
Screen size2.8″2.76″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness143 pixels per inch145 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.TFT touchscreen with 262,144 colours (PhoneArena)
Display features–Stylus touchscreen with full 240 × 320 resolution; 240 × 240 visible with the flip closed (OSnews)
Performance
Memory–64 MB
Storage64 MB60 MB
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 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.Up to 60 MB internal user memory without 3D games; 64 MB Memory Stick PRO Duo supplied; supports cards up to 8 GB in the maker user guide; the original sale release stated up to 4 GB
Cameras
Main cameraNone2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main cameraNo camera in both full production reviews; later E61i is a separate camera-equipped model.2 MP autofocus camera with photo light, digital zoom and lens cover
Front cameraNo video-call camera. Exact owner guide and OSnews describe receiving video calls and sending a static image, subject to network support.Separate video-call camera
Battery and charging
Battery1,500 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.–
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.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight144 g155 g
Thickness14 mm26 mm
Height × width117 × 69.7 mm114 × 57 mm
Stylus–Yes
Size unfolded–Maker P1 comparison lists 21 mm body and 26 mm with flip; P990i user guide instead specifies 25 mm overall thickness
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.–
ColoursSilver in original recovered press photographs; no additional global finish 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.Removable numeric keypad flip, fixed QWERTY keyboard and Jog Dial
SpeakersBuilt-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 Edition in maker deck/reproduced launch release and production reviews.Symbian OS 9.1 with UIQ 3
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.–
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.–
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.GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS 2100; no EDGE support (OSnews)
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.Wi-Fi 802.11b wireless network connectivity
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 A2DP stereo audio (OSnews)
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.USB 2.0 low speed (1.5 Mbit/s) and full speed (12 Mbit/s) through Fast Port; IrDA-SIR and IrOBEX infrared
PositioningNo integrated GPS in production-review evidence; external Bluetooth GPS support is separate from an internal receiver.–

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