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Nokia E63 vs Nokia N78

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NokiaE63NokiaN78
Overview
Released20082008
Display
Screen size2.36″2.4″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness169 pixels per inch167 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type2.36-inch QVGA TFT active-matrix LCD with up to 16 million colours; not a touchscreen. Mobile Tech Review's 2.6-inch prose differs from its own table and the maker's 2.36-inch specification.2.4-inch QVGA display with up to 16 million colours. GSMArena’s exact-model specifications classify it as TFT LCD; no maker refresh-rate figure published.
Performance
ChipARM11 369 MHz (Mobile Tech Review)–
Memory128 MB–
Storage110 MB70 MB
CPU369 MHz ARM11-family processor identified by Mobile Tech Review; GSMArena also specifies 369 MHz.–
Memory128 MB installed RAM from the independent production reviews; not the free memory after startup. Maker specifies 110 MB internal dynamic memory; Mobile Tech Review identifies 256 MB physical flash with over 100 MB available to the user. The configuration records the maker's user-accessible capacity.Maker launch sheet publishes up to 70 MB internal storage, not installed physical RAM. GSMArena reports 76 MB internal storage and 96 MB RAM on its tested unit; structured storage retains the maker figure and RAM is omitted pending maker evidence.
Storage typeHot-swappable microSD; maker supports up to 8 GB. No larger capacity inferred from contradictory review test passages.Hot-swappable microSD slot. Launch sheet includes a 2 GB card; launch release mentions cards available up to 8 GB. Card capacity is separate from internal storage.
Cameras
Main camera2 MP3.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera2 MP fixed-focus camera with LED flash; up to 1600 × 1200 pixels from Mobile Tech Review's exact production test.3.2 MP CMOS autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss Tessar optics, 2048 × 1536 images, single LED flash, 4.6 mm focal length and 10 cm to infinity focus range. No protective lens cover.
Front cameraNo front-facing camera in the production reviews; no front sensor megapixels inferred.Secondary CIF camera for two-way WCDMA video calling; no megapixel figure inferred from the format name.
Video recordingQVGA 320 × 240 at 15 fps in both production reviews.VGA at up to 15 fps; VGA playback up to 30 fps is separate from capture.
Camera featuresRear flash can act as a torch; exact owner guide describes holding the space key in the home screen.GPS location tagging, scene modes, white balance, exposure compensation, self-timer, sequence shooting and composition grid. Later software and network-service availability vary.
Battery and charging
Battery1,500 mAh1,200 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUser-replaceable BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po in the maker specification sheet. Its maxima are 11 hours GSM or 4 hours 40 minutes WCDMA talk, 18 days GSM or 20 days WCDMA standby and 18 hours music. The RM-437 issue1 guide instead lists 10.5/4.5 hours talk and 17/20 days standby; conditions vary. Mobile Tech Review's approximately three-day mixed-use test is not a maker playback claim.Removable BL-6F, 1200 mAh. Launch claims up to 190 minutes WCDMA or 260 minutes GSM talk, 320 hours standby for either network, and 24 hours music playback. Actual endurance depends on network, settings and battery condition.
Wired chargingSeparate charging connector and compatible Nokia charger; the exact guide permits a CA-44 adaptor for older chargers. No charging wattage published in these sources; Full-Speed USB is not a charging-power claim.Dedicated Nokia charging connector; supplied mains charger is separate from the micro-USB data cable.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight126 g101.8 g
Thickness13 mm15.1 mm
Height × width113 × 59 mm113 × 49 mm
MaterialsPlastic enclosure; matt rear cover and glossy front surround identified in production reviews.–
ColoursUltramarine Blue and Ruby Red in the maker launch and specification sheet; regional availability varies.All About Symbian lists Pearl White, Cocoa Brown (spelt “coca brown” in the article) and Lagoon Blue rear variants. Black front face; recovered maker photos show different side/rear finishes.
ButtonsFull QWERTY keyboard, navigation key and dedicated Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys. Volume adjusted with navigation key; no side volume rocker in the production reviews.Physical numeric keypad and five-way scroll control with touch-sensitive Navi wheel; multimedia, power, camera and volume controls. Navi wheel can be disabled; breathing light indicates standby or missed events.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker, 3.5 mm headset socket and FM radio. Maker regional sheet claims RDS, but GSMArena's production test finds no RDS; retained as a source conflict rather than universal support.Integrated stereo loudspeakers; Bluetooth stereo and standard wired headphones are separate listening options.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.2, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 1. Maker regional sheet calls it S60 3.1 Edition; full production reviews clarify the edition.–
Software featuresBusiness/personal home-screen profiles; Mail for Exchange, POP/IMAP email, VPN and phone/card encryption. Quickoffice editing in both production reviews; Office 2007 formats required an upgrade in their tests. PDF reader, ZIP manager and Flash Lite 3.0. Historical online services may no longer operate.S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2, based on Symbian OS 9.3 as identified by the full reviews. Music player, FM receiver/transmitter, Internet Radio, media sharing, web browser and document viewers. Launch sheet lists N-Gage as a later download; initial-firmware reviews found it unavailable. FM transmitter varies by country; RM-235 guide gives 88.1–107.9 MHz and up to 3 m operating distance.
Release detailAnnounced 12 November 2008 with shipments forecast in the coming weeks. Nokia's 2008 annual report confirms E63 shipments during that year; earliest worldwide retail month remains unresolved. The E63 joins the E71 in the maker range rather than replacing it.Maker launch sheet and reproduced release plan Q2 2008 shipping, not confirmed first retail. All About Symbian reports Finnish retailer shipping by 24 May 2008 and tests a production handset in June. Year precision retained pending exact maker first-sale evidence. Maker says it continues a range such as N73, without explicit direct replacement wording.
In the boxMaker regional sheet lists E63, BP-4L, AC-8 charger, WH-102 headset and owner/quick-start documents; memory card depends on market/channel. Mobile Tech Review's US test instead includes HS-125. GSMArena's package has no USB cable.–
Connectivity
Mobile networkQuad-band GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. E63-1 uses WCDMA 900/2100, E63-2 850/1900 and E63-3 850/2100; these are separate regional variants. WCDMA up to 384 kbps down/up; no HSDPA or LTE.Launch sheet covers WCDMA 900/2100 and GSM/GPRS/EGPRS 850/900/1800/1900 with HSDPA. All About Symbian distinguishes N78-1 European/Asian bands from N78-3 850/1900 WCDMA; regional bands are not combined.
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g; maker lists WEP, 802.1X, WPA and WPA2.IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP home-network sharing and synchronisation.
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.Bluetooth 2.0 with enhanced data rates. RM-235 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.
USBMicro-USB Full-Speed data connector; do not infer Hi-Speed transfer from USB 2.0 compatibility. Separate 3.5 mm AV/headset connector.Hi-Speed USB 2.0 through micro-USB for data; standard 3.5 mm audio connector. No TV output, distinguished in All About Symbian’s exact-model review.
PositioningNo built-in GPS receiver. Exact guide supports a compatible external Bluetooth GPS receiver and Nokia Maps; historical map services are not promised available today. Mobile Tech Review's final GPS specification row conflicts with its own test and the exact maker guide.Integrated GPS and assisted GPS with original Nokia Maps. Historical navigation subscriptions and retired online services are not promised as current features.

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