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Nokia E71 vs Nokia E72

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NokiaE71NokiaE72
Overview
Released2008November 2009
Display
Screen size2.36″2.4″
Resolution320 × 240320 × 240
Sharpness169 pixels per inch167 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display type2.36-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.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.
Performance
ChipARM11 369 MHz (GSMArena)ARM11 600 MHz (GSMArena)
Memory128 MB128 MB
Storage110 MB250 MB
CPU369 MHz ARM11 processor from GSMArena's full production review.600 MHz ARM11 processor identified by GSMArena in its full production review.
Memory128 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.128 MB installed SDRAM from GSMArena. Maker specifies up to 250 MB internal user storage; physical RAM and ROM are different quantities.
Storage typeHot-swappable microSD up to 8 GB in the maker launch specification; optional card capacity is not built-in storage.microSD 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 pixels.5 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 inferred.Front VGA video-call camera in maker sheet; sensor megapixels are not inferred from video resolution.
Video recordingMaker specifies QVGA video. GSMArena tested 320 × 240 recording at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence, not an additional maker claim.Maker specifies VGA video. Both production reviews tested 640 × 480 at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence.
Camera featuresPress 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.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
Battery1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUser-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.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 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.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
Weight126 g128 g
Thickness10 mm10 mm
Height × width114 × 57 mm114 × 58 mm
Weight detailMaker gives 126 g and 114 × 57 × 10 mm; GSMArena's 127 g wording differs.Maker specifies 128 g and 114 × 58 × 10 mm.
MaterialsStainless-steel body with patterned metal rear cover.Stainless steel and aluminium in maker sheet; patterned metal rear cover.
ColoursGrey Steel and White Steel in original maker launch specification; regional availability varies.Zodium 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.
ButtonsPhysical QWERTY keyboard, navigation/scroll key, call/end controls and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys.QWERTY keyboard, optical Navi key and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys; side volume controls and torch function.
SpeakersBuilt-in speaker and FM/Visual Radio; production review 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 review.Symbian OS 9.3, S60 Third Edition Feature Pack 2, identified by full production reviews.
Software featuresTwo 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.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 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.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.
Connectivity
Mobile networkQuad-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.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 802.11g from maker launch sheet.IEEE 802.11b/g in maker sheet.
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP stereo audio.
USBMaker 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.Hi-Speed USB in maker sheet; micro-USB connector and 3.5 mm headset socket confirmed by exact guide.
PositioningInternal 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.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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