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Nokia E71 vs Nokia N78

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NokiaE71NokiaN78
Overview
Released20082008
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.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 (GSMArena)–
Memory128 MB–
Storage110 MB70 MB
CPU369 MHz ARM11 processor from GSMArena's 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.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 up to 8 GB in the maker launch specification; optional card capacity is not built-in storage.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 camera3.2 MP3.2 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.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 cameraFront camera for video calls confirmed by maker; no sensor megapixel figure inferred.Secondary CIF camera for two-way WCDMA video calling; no megapixel figure inferred from the format name.
Video recordingMaker specifies QVGA video. GSMArena tested 320 × 240 recording at 15 fps; frame rate is review evidence, not an additional maker claim.VGA at up to 15 fps; VGA playback up to 30 fps is separate from capture.
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.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. 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.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 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.Dedicated Nokia charging connector; supplied mains charger is separate from the micro-USB data cable.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight126 g101.8 g
Thickness10 mm15.1 mm
Height × width114 × 57 mm113 × 49 mm
Weight detailMaker gives 126 g and 114 × 57 × 10 mm; GSMArena's 127 g wording differs.–
MaterialsStainless-steel body with patterned metal rear cover.–
ColoursGrey Steel and White Steel in original maker launch specification; 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.
ButtonsPhysical QWERTY keyboard, navigation/scroll key, call/end controls and one-touch Home, Calendar, Contacts and Email keys.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 speaker and FM/Visual Radio; production review reports no RDS. Compatible wired headset serves as radio antenna.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, identified by GSMArena's production review.–
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.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 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.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.
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.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 802.11g from maker launch sheet.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.
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 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.
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.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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