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Nokia E65 vs Sony Ericsson K850i

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NokiaE65Sony EricssonK850i
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 20072007
Display
Screen size–2.2″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness–182 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeQVGA 320 × 240 LCD with up to 16 million colours in both production reviews; portrait screen, with resolution stored long side first. PhoneArena gives a 2.24-inch diagonal; a maker physical diagonal was not recovered, so no headline inches inferred.2.2-inch QVGA TFT LCD with 262,000 colours
Performance
ChipARM9 220 MHz (PhoneArena)–
Storage50 MB40 MB
CPU220 MHz ARM9 processor identified by PhoneArena's exact-model production review; not transferred from another Nokia model–
Memory50 MB internal user storage in the GSMArena/MobilMania production review. PhoneArena's approximately 24 MB wording describes available RAM, not installed physical RAM; no installed-RAM figure inferred.–
Storage typemicroSD slot under the rear cover; exact owner guide supports FAT16/FAT32 and card removal without switching off or removing the battery. No maximum card capacity inferred from a sibling.Up to 40 MB internal user storage, depending on software and file content; combined card slot accepts Memory Stick Micro (M2) or microSD
Cameras
Main camera2 MP5 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera2 MP rear camera; up to 1600 × 1200 pixels in the GSMArena/MobilMania production test. PhoneArena confirms no flash.5 MP autofocus camera with xenon flash, automatic lens cover, BestPic and macro mode
Front cameraNo front video-call camera in the production reviewsSeparate QCIF camera for video calls
Video recordingCIF 352 × 288 MPEG-4 recording in both production tests; no frame rate inferred–
Camera featuresNight mode, image sequence, self-timer, white balance and colour effects in the GSMArena/MobilMania test–
Battery and charging
Battery–930 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BL-5F in both production tests, described as 1000 mAh. An exact maker capacity specification was not recovered, so no headline capacity set. PhoneArena measures 4 hours 15 minutes of talk in its conditions; GSMArena/MobilMania reports four to five days on GSM. These are different workloads, not playback or universal endurance claims.930 mAh battery
Wired chargingSeparate charger connector. Exact issue 2 guide lists AC-3, AC-4 and AC-5, plus specified older chargers through CA-44. The GSMArena/MobilMania test confirms no charging through the computer data port; no wattage published in the maker guide.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight115 g118 g
Thickness15.5 mm18 mm
Height × width105 × 49 mm103 × 48.5 mm
Weight detail115 g and 105 × 49 × 15.5 mm from PhoneArena's production review; GSMArena/MobilMania rounds thickness to 16 mm. Exact maker dimensions were not recovered and review precision is explicitly attributed.–
MaterialsMechanical numeric-keypad slider; textured plastic rear cover resembling leather in the GSMArena/MobilMania test. This is not a folding or flexible-display phone.–
ColoursBrown and Red in the original production reviews; later regional finishes not inferred–
ButtonsNumeric keypad, navigation key, conference key, configurable shortcut, Contacts key and microphone mute; side voice-record, edit and volume keys. Exact owner guide identifies the Pop-Port and separate charging connector.–
SpeakersBuilt-in speaker; no stereo Bluetooth capability inferred from generic Bluetooth support–
Software
Operating systemSymbianProprietary software
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.1 with S60 Third Edition in both production reviews; not Feature Pack 1 from the later E66Sony Ericsson proprietary phone software with Java applications and media browser
Software featuresTeam Suite, conference calling, internet calling, email, phone-content search, PDF reader and ZIP manager. Quickoffice document viewing; editing required a purchased upgrade in both production reviews. Original alarm has one non-repeating alarm in the tests. Historical online services may no longer operate.–
Release detailNokia's 12 February 2007 announcement confirms already available in selected markets, with broader first-quarter availability. Month precision retained; the statement does not establish a worldwide first-sale day. No unsupported predecessor relation.–
In the boxGSMArena/MobilMania's tested package includes AC-4 charger, battery, software CD, owner guide, CA-53 USB cable, HS-5 mono headset and CP-18 pouch; no memory card or stereo headset. Regional contents may differ.–
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM/EDGE and UMTS in the exact owner guide. PhoneArena's tested model supports quad-band GSM and UMTS 2100 MHz; no HSDPA or American UMTS support inferred.–
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g in PhoneArena's exact production test; maker guide describes WLAN and internet calling–
BluetoothBluetooth 1.2 without multimedia stereo profiles in PhoneArena's exact-model review; not copied from the E66's Bluetooth 2.0/A2DP specificationBluetooth 2.0 with stereo audio support
USBNokia Pop-Port data/accessory connector with CA-53 USB cable; PC Suite and memory-card mass-storage modes. Infrared and separate charger connector. No standard 2.5/3.5 mm headset socket or micro-USB port in the production tests.Proprietary Fast port for USB connection and accessories
PositioningNo built-in GPS receiver; software supports a compatible external Bluetooth GPS module in the GSMArena/MobilMania review. Historical services are not promised available today.–

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