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Nokia E66 vs Nokia E72

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NokiaE66NokiaE72
Overview
Released2008November 2009
Display
Screen size2.4″2.4″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness167 pixels per inch167 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type2.4-inch 320 × 240 LCD with up to 16 million colours in the maker datasheet; TFT identified in GSMArena's production test. The physical screen is portrait-oriented; resolution is stored long side first for comparison.Maker specifies a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, 320 × 240 pixels and up to 16 million colours; non-touchscreen LCD confirmed by production reviews. GSMArena gives 2.36 inches, differing from the maker headline.
Display featuresAmbient light sensor and accelerometer-driven portrait/landscape rotation; non-touchscreen–
Performance
ChipARM11 369 MHz (GSMArena)ARM11 600 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory128 MB128 MB
Storage110 MB250 MB
CPU369 MHz ARM11 processor identified by GSMArena's exact-model production review600 MHz ARM11 processor identified by GSMArena in its full production review.
Memory128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena, distinct from free application memory. Maker publishes up to 110 MB internal user memory; the configuration records that user-accessible capacity.128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena. Maker specifies up to 250 MB internal user storage; physical RAM and ROM are different quantities.
Storage typemicroSD expansion up to 8 GB in the maker launch sheet; optional card capacity is not built-in storagemicroSD expansion up to 16 GB in maker sheet; included 4 GB card varies by market and is not internal storage.
Cameras
Main camera3.2 MP5 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera3.2 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; maker gives up to 2048 × 1536 still pixels5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; up to 2592 × 1944 still pixels in maker sheet.
Front cameraFront camera for video calls confirmed by maker; no sensor megapixel figure inferredFront VGA video-call camera in maker sheet; sensor megapixels are not inferred from video resolution.
Video recordingMaker specifies QVGA video; GSMArena's production test records 320 × 240 at 15 fpsMaker specifies VGA video. Both production reviews tested 640 × 480 at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence.
Camera featuresDedicated shutter key; scene, white-balance, exposure, self-timer and sequence controls in GSMArena's production test. Its tested software does not geotag photos.Touch the optical navigation key to focus, then press it to capture. Exact owner guide describes flash, scenes, sequence, self-timer, colour tone and white-balance controls. No dedicated camera key.
Battery and charging
Battery1,000 mAh1,500 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BL-4U 1000 mAh Li-Ion. Maker maxima are 7.5 hours GSM or 3.5 hours WCDMA talk, and 11 days GSM or 14 days WCDMA standby. These are network operating conditions, not video-playback claims. GSMArena's stationary GPS/display-on test lasts six hours.User-replaceable BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po. Maker maxima: 12.5 hours GSM or 6 hours WCDMA talk, and 20 days GSM or 24 days WCDMA standby; conditions differ from video playback.
Wired chargingSeparate charging connector; compatible Nokia charger. No charging wattage published in the maker datasheet; micro-USB data support does not establish USB charging.Separate charger connector and USB charging. Owner guide warns USB charging can be slower and some hubs incompatible; simultaneous data transfer is supported. No charging wattage published in these maker sources.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight121 g128 g
Thickness13 mm10 mm
Height × width107 × 49 mm114 × 58 mm
Weight detailMaker launch sheet rounds size to 107 × 49 × 13 mm and gives 121 g. GSMArena measures/lists 107.5 × 49.5 × 13.6 mm; that greater precision is review evidence, not a silently substituted maker claim.Maker specifies 128 g and 114 × 58 × 10 mm.
MaterialsStainless-steel rear cover and slider body; numeric keypad slides out below the display. This is a mechanical slider, not a folding or flexible-display phone.Stainless steel and aluminium in maker sheet; patterned metal rear cover.
ColoursGrey Steel and White Steel in original maker launch sheet; regional availability variesZodium Black, Metal Grey and Topaz Brown in original maker sheet. White edition confirmed by maker in April 2010. Regional purple photographs are credited separately; no worldwide finish availability inferred.
ButtonsNumeric keypad, navigation control and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys; dedicated shutter and side volume controlsQWERTY keyboard, optical Navi key and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys; side volume controls and torch function.
SensorsAccelerometer and ambient light sensor–
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker and FM/Visual Radio; GSMArena reports no RDS. Compatible wired headset serves as radio antenna.Built-in loudspeaker and FM radio; RDS confirmed in GSMArena production review. Compatible wired headset serves as radio antenna.
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian OS 9.2, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 1, identified by GSMArena's production reviewSymbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2, identified by full production reviews.
Software featuresBusiness/personal home-screen profiles; Mail for Exchange, Nokia Intellisync and POP/IMAP email. PDF reader, ZIP manager and office-document viewing; editing required a Quickoffice upgrade in GSMArena's test, whereas TechRadar describes document creation. Exact tested software/upgrade status differs between reports. Historical online services may no longer operate.Maker specifies Quickoffice 5.3 with Office 2007 support, Mail for Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes support, Nokia Messaging, mobile VPN and remote lock/wipe. GSMArena tested included office-document editing. Later firmware added internet radio. Historical apps and online services may no longer be available.
Release detailAnnounced 16 June 2008 alongside E71, with July shipments forecast. Nokia's 2008 annual report confirms actual E66 shipments during that year; earliest worldwide retail month remains unresolved. No speculative E65 predecessor relation added while that model is absent.Announced 15 June 2009 with late-Q3 availability planned; later maker sheet instead states Q4. Maker article of 16 November 2009 says the E72 is now in stores globally; retain November precision rather than infer the earliest worldwide day. Maker retrospective explicitly identifies E72 as the successor to E71.
In the boxGSMArena's tested package contains a compact charger, 2.5 mm headset, leather case and 2 GB microSD card with maps; regional contents may differ–
Connectivity
Mobile networkQuad-band GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900; separate WCDMA 900/2100, 850/2100 and 850/1900 variants, not one five-band handset. HSDPA up to 3.6 Mbps; WCDMA up to 384 kbps down/up. No LTE.Quad-band GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900. Separate WCDMA 850/1900/2100 and 900/1900/2100 variants in maker sheet, not one four-band model. HSDPA up to 10.2 Mbps and HSUPA up to 2 Mbps; no LTE.
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11b/g in maker sheet.
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audioBluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USBMicro-USB and infrared; separate 2.5 mm AV/headset connector. GSMArena describes USB 2.0 compatibility; no Hi-Speed rate inferred from that label.Hi-Speed USB in maker sheet; micro-USB connector and 3.5 mm headset socket confirmed by exact guide.
PositioningBuilt-in GPS with assisted GPS and Nokia Maps; original reviews describe temporary/subscription-based voice guidance. Historical online map services are not promised available today.GPS, assisted GPS and digital compass. Original launch included lifetime walking navigation and ten one-day driving trials; April 2010 maker firmware announcement added free walking and driving navigation. Historical network services are not promised available today.

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