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Nokia E61i vs Nokia N96

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Overview
Released2007September 2008
Display
Screen size2.8″2.8″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness143 pixels per inch143 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.2.8-inch QVGA screen; GSMArena identifies TFT LCD with 16 million colours. No maker refresh-rate figure established.
Performance
Chip–Dual ARM9 264 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory–128 MB
Storage50 MB16 GB
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.16 GB mass storage is separate from phone/system memory. GSMArena publishes 128 MB RAM, used in configs; All About Symbian reports about 46 MB free after boot, not installed capacity. Its tested phone/system C drive has 85 MB free; neither free-space figure replaces advertised mass storage.
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.Built-in mass storage and microSD slot. Maker launch describes an optional 8 GB microSDHC MU-43 card giving 24 GB total; no hypothetical card maximum treated as a maker specification.
Cameras
Main camera2 MP5 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.5 MP autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash/video light. GSMArena reports 2592 × 1944 stills and 5.2 mm marked focal length. No physical lens cover.
Front cameraNo secondary video-call camera in GSMArena test. No front-camera resolution inferred.Secondary front camera for video calls; GSMArena identifies VGA, without an inferred megapixel figure.
Video recordingGSMArena reports up to 352 × 288 at 15 fps in MPEG-4 format; maker guide describes .3gpp clips without numerical frame rate.VGA video at up to 30 fps in GSMArena’s production review; maker announcement confirms 30 fps without treating “DVD-like” marketing as a resolution.
Camera features–Location tagging, scene modes, white balance, exposure compensation, ISO selection, sharpness, contrast and colour effects; exact guide distinguishes temporary setup from persistent main settings.
Battery and charging
Battery–950 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.Removable BL-5F confirmed by RM-247 guide; 950 mAh is reported independently by GSMArena and All About Symbian. No unpublished launch talk/standby figures copied from N95. Contemporary test endurance remains attributed in reviews.
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 and micro-USB data socket. GSMArena confirms no USB charging; RM-247 guide specifies compatible AC-5 mains charger.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight153 g125 g
Thickness13.9 mm18 mm
Height × width117 × 70 mm103 × 55 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.GSMArena quotes 125 g and 103 × 55 × 18 mm; those structured required figures use its exact-model production review because original maker datasheet mirror is blocked. All About Symbian describes 17 mm thickness; source difference retained.
ButtonsQWERTY keyboard, Navi directional pad, email/phonebook/My Own shortcut keys and side volume/voice controls; GSMArena distinguishes these from the E61 joystick.Dual slider reveals numeric keypad or media/game controls. Front media keys, scroll control, menu/multimedia shortcuts, camera/volume controls and top keylock switch. All About Symbian confirms prototype Navi wheel was disabled in production; generic FP2 review paragraphs suggesting it remains active are excluded.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker; Pop-Port wired audio. Original Bluetooth lacks stereo A2DP in production test.Built-in stereo loudspeakers and rear folding stand for hands-free video viewing. DVB-H receiver requires compatible local services; original guide specifies SIM and subscription/coverage conditions.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software features–S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 on Symbian OS 9.3, as identified in full reviews. Original music/video/Photos software, FM radio with RDS, Internet Radio, N-Gage, document viewers and web browser. Historical regional BBC iPlayer widget and online-service support are described as launch-era features.
Software at launchSymbian 9.1a, S60 Third Edition in maker technical table. No Feature Pack 1 in GSMArena test.–
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.Original maker announcement dated 11 February 2008 planned Q3 shipping. Issuer’s 3 September notice announces availability and says first shipments have started; September retained without treating notice date as exact worldwide first retail. Regional retail timing differs. Maker says N96 builds on N95’s success, without an explicit direct replacement link.
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 2100 in exact RM-227 maker guide. No HSDPA in GSMArena test.GSMArena exact model table lists GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 900/2100 with HSDPA. Separate N96-3 regional 850/1900 WCDMA bands are not combined into the European record.
Wi-FiIntegrated WLAN; maker table lists 802.11g/e/i. IT Pro lists 802.11b/g, WPA/WPA2 personal/enterprise.IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP home-network sharing; exact RM-247 guide documents infrastructure/ad hoc modes and media sharing.
BluetoothBluetooth 1.2 in maker technical table. GSMArena confirms no A2DP stereo-headset support in original firmware.Bluetooth 2.0; exact RM-247 guide lists A2DP, AVRCP, imaging, printing, dial-up networking, file transfer, hands-free, headset, HID, object push, SIM access, synchronisation, serial-port and phonebook-access profiles.
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.Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data via micro-USB. Nokia AV 3.5 mm connector serves compatible wired headphones and CA-75U TV-out cable; separate mains charging connector.
Positioning–Integrated GPS and assisted GPS with historical Nokia Maps navigation. Launch navigation subscriptions and retired online services are not promised as current services.

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