Nokia N78 vs Sony Ericsson C905

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N78 compared with C905

	NokiaN78	Sony EricssonC905
Overview
Released
Released	2008	2008
Display
Screen size
Screen size	2.4″	2.4″
Resolution
Resolution	320 × 240	320 × 240
Sharpness
Sharpness	167 pixels per inch	167 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	LCD	LCD
Display type
Display type	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.	2.4-inch QVGA TFT LCD with 262,000 colours and scratch-resistant mineral glass
Performance
Storage
Storage	70 MB	160 MB (better)
Memory
Memory	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 type
Storage type	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.	Up to 160 MB internal user storage, depending on software and file content; Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion
Cameras
Main camera
Main camera	3.2 MP	8.1 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	None	None
Telephoto camera
Telephoto camera	None	None
Optical zoom
Optical zoom	None	None
Main camera
Main camera	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.	8.1 MP autofocus camera with xenon flash, lens cover, face detection and BestPic capture
Front camera
Front camera	Secondary CIF camera for two-way WCDMA video calling; no megapixel figure inferred from the format name.	No front-facing camera; video calls use the rear camera (TechRadar)
Video recording
Video recording	VGA at up to 15 fps; VGA playback up to 30 fps is separate from capture.	–
Camera features
Camera features	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
Battery
Battery	1,200 mAh (better)	930 mAh
Wireless charging
Wireless charging	None	None
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	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.	930 mAh battery
Wired charging
Wired charging	Dedicated Nokia charging connector; supplied mains charger is separate from the micro-USB data cable.	–
Design
Type
Type	Standard	Standard
Weight
Weight	101.8 g (better)	136 g
Thickness
Thickness	15.1 mm (better)	19.5 mm
Height × width
Height × width	113 × 49 mm	104 × 49 mm
Size unfolded
Size unfolded	–	104 × 49 × 18 mm body, increasing to 19.5 mm at the camera lens; main thickness uses the maximum maker dimension
Colours
Colours	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.	–
Buttons
Buttons	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.	–
Speakers
Speakers	Integrated stereo loudspeakers; Bluetooth stereo and standard wired headphones are separate listening options.	–
Software
Operating system
Operating system	Symbian	Proprietary software
Software at launch
Software at launch	–	Sony Ericsson proprietary phone software with Java applications, media player and web browser
Software features
Software features	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 detail
Release detail	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 network
Mobile network	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-Fi
Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP home-network sharing and synchronisation.	–
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	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.	Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and stereo audio support
USB
USB	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.	Proprietary Fast port for USB connection and accessories
Positioning
Positioning	Integrated GPS and assisted GPS with original Nokia Maps. Historical navigation subscriptions and retired online services are not promised as current features.	–