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Nokia E61i vs Nokia E71

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NokiaE61iNokiaE71
Overview
Released20072008
Display
Screen size2.8″2.36″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness143 pixels per inch169 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type2.8-inch non-touchscreen TFT LCD, 320 × 240 pixels and 16 million colours in GSMArena production test and IT Pro specifications.2.36-inch QVGA LCD, 320 × 240 pixels and up to 16 million colours; non-touchscreen. Panel technology confirmed by the full production reviews, not explicitly stated in the maker launch sheet.
Performance
Chip–ARM11 369 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory–128 MB
Storage50 MB110 MB
CPU–369 MHz ARM11 processor from GSMArena's full production review.
MemoryNokia guide 9255175 lists up to 50 MB user memory and a 32-bit RISC ARM9 without clock or installed RAM. GSMArena and IT Pro list 60 MB user memory. Configuration uses the maker guide figure; storage is not physical RAM, which is omitted.128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena; distinct from free application memory. Maker specifies up to 110 MB internal user storage; GSMArena's 120 MB wording differs, so the maker figure is retained.
Storage typeHot-swappable microSD under removable rear cover in owner guide; IT Pro lists support up to 2 GB. GSMArena received no memory card in its test package.Hot-swappable microSD up to 8 GB in the maker launch specification; optional card capacity is not built-in storage.
Cameras
Main camera2 MP3.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera2 MP rear camera. Maker guide confirms up to 1600 × 1200 JPEG pictures, night mode, white balance, colour effects, six-picture sequence and self-timer.3.2 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; maker gives up to 2048 × 1536 still pixels.
Front cameraNo secondary video-call camera in GSMArena test. No front-camera resolution inferred.Front camera for video calls confirmed by maker; no sensor megapixel figure inferred.
Video recordingGSMArena reports up to 352 × 288 at 15 fps in MPEG-4 format; maker guide describes .3gpp clips without numerical frame rate.Maker specifies QVGA video. GSMArena tested 320 × 240 recording at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence, not an additional maker claim.
Camera features–Press the T key to focus before taking a photograph with the scroll key; image sequence, scene, white-balance and exposure controls in the exact owner guide.
Battery and charging
Battery–1,500 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BP-4L. Maker guide 9255175 accessory chapter lists 970 mAh, conflicting with the 1500 mAh battery photographed and described in GSMArena production test. Headline capacity omitted pending resolution. GSMArena obtained six days of moderate mixed UMTS use, an attributed test rather than a standardised maker claim.User-replaceable BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po. Maker maxima are 10.5 hours GSM or 4.5 hours WCDMA talk, and 17 days GSM or 20 days WCDMA standby. These are different operating conditions, not video-playback claims. Trusted Reviews' 1530 mAh wording differs from the maker's 1500 mAh.
Wired chargingDedicated bottom charger socket; maker guide lists AC-3/AC-4/AC-5 and CA-44 compatibility, plus CA-70 charging connectivity cable. No charging wattage or generic data-port charging claim inferred.Separate charger connector; exact guide describes a compatible wall charger and optional CA-44 adaptor for older compatible Nokia chargers. No USB charging in Trusted Reviews' production test; no charging wattage published in these maker sources.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight153 g126 g
Thickness13.9 mm10 mm
Height × width117 × 70 mm114 × 57 mm
Weight detail153 g and 117 × 70 × 11.5–13.9 mm in maker guide 9255175; headline uses maximum thickness. GSMArena and IT Pro list 150 g, retained as a source conflict.Maker gives 126 g and 114 × 57 × 10 mm; GSMArena's 127 g wording differs.
Materials–Stainless-steel body with patterned metal rear cover.
Colours–Grey Steel and White Steel in original maker launch specification; regional availability varies.
ButtonsQWERTY keyboard, Navi directional pad, email/phonebook/My Own shortcut keys and side volume/voice controls; GSMArena distinguishes these from the E61 joystick.Physical QWERTY keyboard, navigation/scroll key, call/end controls and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker; Pop-Port wired audio. Original Bluetooth lacks stereo A2DP in production test.Built-in speaker and FM/Visual Radio; production review reports no RDS. Compatible wired headset serves as radio antenna.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian 9.1a, S60 Third Edition in maker technical table. No Feature Pack 1 in GSMArena test.Symbian OS 9.2, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 1, identified by GSMArena's production review.
Software features–Two personal/business home-screen profiles; Mail for Exchange, Nokia Intellisync, POP/IMAP, mobile VPN and phone/card encryption. Exact guide describes Quickword, Quicksheet, Quickpoint, PDF reader and ZIP manager. Both production reviews tested included document editing; Office 2007 support required an upgrade. Historical apps and online services may no longer be available.
Release detailAnnounced 12 February 2007 with Q2 availability planned. Nokia annual report confirms shipments during 2007; GSMArena production test was published 4 May. Earliest worldwide on-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. No predecessor relation inferred without explicit maker wording.Announced 16 June 2008 with July shipments planned; launch sheet instead states planned Q3 introduction. Maker's July interim report says E71 had already begun shipping during the second quarter. Factory shipment is not proof of first retail sale; only confirmed 2008 year precision retained because worldwide first-sale month remains unresolved. No direct predecessor inferred from shared family or review wording.
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 2100 in exact RM-227 maker guide. No HSDPA in GSMArena test.Quad-band GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. Maker lists separate WCDMA 850/2100, 900/2100 and 850/1900 variants, not one five-band model. HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbps; WCDMA upload/download up to 384 kbps. No LTE.
Wi-FiIntegrated WLAN; maker table lists 802.11g/e/i. IT Pro lists 802.11b/g, WPA/WPA2 personal/enterprise.IEEE 802.11g from maker launch sheet.
BluetoothBluetooth 1.2 in maker technical table. GSMArena confirms no A2DP stereo-headset support in original firmware.Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USBUSB 2.0 via Pop-Port in maker guide; IT Pro specifies Full-Speed, not Hi-Speed. GSMArena tested PC Suite, mass-storage and direct-print connection modes.Maker specifies Full-Speed USB and infrared; production review confirms micro-USB connector. USB 2.0 compatibility does not establish Hi-Speed transfer. Separate 2.5 mm AV/headset connector.
Positioning–Internal GPS with assisted GPS and Nokia Maps. Original production reviews describe licensed voice guidance rather than permanent free navigation. Historical services are not promised available today.

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