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Nokia N8 vs Nokia N82

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Overview
ReleasedOctober 2010November 2007
Display
Screen size3.5″2.4″
Resolution640 × 360320 × 240
Sharpness210 pixels per inch167 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Display type3.5-inch AMOLED, 640 × 360, 16.7 million colours; capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch. No maker refresh or brightness value published.2.4-inch TFT LCD QVGA with automatic portrait/landscape interface rotation, as reported in both contemporary full reviews. Native refresh and brightness in nits are unpublished.
Performance
ChipARM11 680 MHz (GSMArena)–
Memory256 MB128 MB
Storage16 GB100 MB
Memory16 GB built-in mass storage from maker sheet; 256 MB installed RAM and 680 MHz ARM11 processor from GSMArena’s full production review. Installed RAM is distinct from system flash and free application memory.Symbian OS 9.2 with S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM, reported by GSMArena. Chip model is not inferred.
Storage typeHot-swappable microSD up to 32 GB; maker’s up-to-48 GB capacity includes an optional card, not 48 GB built-in storage.Approximately 100 MB user memory reported by All About Symbian; GSMArena measures 132 MB built-in memory in its test. These are differing reported memory areas rather than separate configurations. Hot-swappable microSD slot; SDHC support and an 8 GB card are documented by All About Symbian. The launch release includes a 2 GB card in standard packages, subject to regional variation.
Cameras
Main camera12 MP5 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera12 MP autofocus Carl Zeiss optics; 1/1.83-inch optical sensor format, physical 5.9 mm focal length (28 mm equivalent), fixed F2.8 aperture and xenon flash. Optical sensor format is not a physical diagonal dimension.Up to 5 MP, 2592 × 1944 pixels, autofocus Carl Zeiss optics, xenon flash and separate autofocus assist lamp. Sliding lens cover operates the main camera; two-stage capture key. Exact optical focal length and minimum focusing distance are not inferred from sibling models.
Front cameraFront video-call camera confirmed. Maker sheet inconsistently labels it QVGA while giving 640 × 480 pixels; no sensor megapixel figure inferred.Secondary front camera supports still photographs, video capture and video calls. Exact maker guide does not specify its megapixel count; left unpublished here.
ZoomMaker specifies digital zoom up to 2× for stills and 3× for video; no optical zoom.–
Video recordingOriginal maker specification is H.264/MPEG-4 1280 × 720 at up to 25 fps, with stereo AAC audio; low light can reduce frame rate. Later 30 fps/continuous close-up autofocus camera application was a separate Beta Labs release for Symbian Anna, not part of the original camera specification. GSMArena later tested 30 fps with Belle.Main camera records VGA 640 × 480 MPEG-4 video; 30 fps reported by both contemporary full reviews. The guide distinguishes MP4 TV-quality modes from QCIF 3GP sharing mode and documents electronic video stabilisation.
Camera featuresTwo-stage camera key, autofocus stills, geotagging and red-eye reduction. Original video uses active hyperfocal focusing; maker’s August 2011 Beta Labs close-up mode adds continuous autofocus from approximately 10 cm, with limitations at longer distances. Anna disables video ND-filter operation to avoid a dropped frame and audible click.Self-timer, sequence capture, white balance, exposure compensation, ISO, colour tones, contrast, sharpness and composition grid. Xenon flash modes include automatic, on, off and red-eye reduction. Features may depend on firmware.
Battery and charging
Battery1,200 mAh1,050 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailInternal BL-4D 1200 mAh; exact 2011 issue 2.0 guide requires qualified service replacement. Maker maximum GSM/WCDMA talk 720/350 minutes; standby 390/400 hours. Up to 50 hours offline music. Six-hour H.264 720p30 playback claim applies via HDMI to a television, not unqualified playback on the handset screen. Up to 3 hours 20 minutes 720p25 recording.Removable BP-6MT, 1050 mAh independently reported by both full reviews. The 2008 Asia issue-2 guide gives up to 190/260 minutes talk and 210/225 hours standby for WCDMA/GSM respectively. GSMArena quotes a different 4.5-hour talk claim; conditions and source periods remain explicit.
Wired charging2 mm charging socket and micro-USB charging; no maker charging wattage published.Dedicated Nokia charging connector; DC-4, AC-4 and AC-5 supported in the guide. Micro-USB data connection does not charge the handset, confirmed by GSMArena.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight135 g114 g
Thickness12.9 mm17.3 mm
Height × width113.5 × 59 mm112 × 50.2 mm
Weight detailMaker’s 135 g includes battery; 113.5 × 59 × 12.9 mm.112 × 50.2 × 17.3 mm and 114 g from GSMArena's exact-model physical review; original maker datasheet mirrors could not be read in this source pass. No weight convention inferred beyond that review.
MaterialsAnodised aluminium casing.–
ColoursOriginal Silver white, Dark grey, Orange, Blue and Green; availability varies by country. Maker confirmed later Pink on 2 May 2011 with unchanged internal hardware. Other reported regional finishes remain unverified in this source set.Original silver and later black finishes; one hardware model. March 2008 maker release publishes black-finish geotagging features and supports microSD cards up to 8 GB; software availability depends on firmware.
ButtonsPhysical menu, power, lock, volume/zoom and two-stage camera keys; touchscreen keyboard.–
SensorsAccelerometer, magnetometer, proximity and ambient-light sensor.Ambient-light sensor and orientation sensor; automatic interface and captured-image rotation.
SpeakersBuilt-in loudspeaker, FM receiver and FM transmitter. Compatible wired headset serves as radio aerial.Stereo loudspeakers, both on the right side for landscape use. Speakerphone and ringtone measurements in reviews are distinct from headphone audio quality.
MicrophonesStereo video audio recording; dedicated noise-cancellation microphone noted by GSMArena.–
Software
Operating systemSymbianSymbian
Software at launchSymbian^3 with Qt 4.6.2, Java MIDP 2.1, Web Runtime 7.2 and Flash Lite 4.0.–
Software featuresThree customisable homescreens, office document viewers and built-in photo/video editing. Maker sheet’s office viewer list and email editing wording differ; GSMArena’s original retail test requires a paid Quickoffice upgrade for document editing. Native DivX support is disputed between full production reviews; no universal compatibility claim.Original S60 applications include multimedia gallery, image/video editing, music player, FM radio, calendar, messaging, document viewing and PDF reader. Firmware, operator and region affect software; retired Ovi, N-Gage and music services are not advertised as current.
Release detailAnnounced 27 April 2010 with third-quarter shipment planned. Maker’s 7 October article says first shipments left factories on 30 September and customers received devices the next day; October first-delivery month retained without treating factory shipment or preorder as retail sale. No supported direct predecessor link added.Nokia's dated launch release states that N82 is available now in key markets on 14 November 2007 and explicitly calls the original N95 its predecessor. The N95 8GB remains a coexisting alternative; no N73 replacement link is inferred from review comparisons. Silver and later black finishes remain one model. Archived maker product/support and full press inventory remain unresolved.
Software updatesSymbian Anna and subsequent Belle tested by GSMArena. Maker’s 22 August 2011 camera announcement distinguishes Anna interface/exposure changes from the optional Beta Labs 30 fps/continuous close-up autofocus application. Historical software/services may no longer be obtainable.–
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100; HSDPA up to 10.2 Mbps, HSUPA up to 2 Mbps. No LTE.RM-313 guide confirms GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100. HSDPA supported; regional model identity is retained rather than borrowing other radio bands.
SIMStandard SIM; maker sheet warns against micro-SIM cards and micro-SIM adaptors.–
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g/n.IEEE 802.11b/g at 2.4 GHz; home-network UPnP sharing and playback. The guide documents WEP, WPA and 802.1x support.
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0 from maker specification; early launch coverage’s Bluetooth 2.1 differs and is not transferred.Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, imaging, printing, dial-up networking, file transfer, hands-free, headset, HID, object push, SIM access and synchronisation profiles, as listed in the exact guide.
USBHi-Speed USB 2.0 micro-USB with charging and USB On-the-Go. Compatible low-power storage devices require the appropriate cable; not every device or powered USB peripheral is supported. Micro-HDMI television output and 3.5 mm AV/headphone socket; HDMI supports 720p and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound.Micro-USB data socket and 3.5 mm headset/TV-out connector. USB 2.0 reported by GSMArena; no infrared port.
PositioningGPS, assisted GPS, compass and Wi-Fi positioning. Original Ovi Maps provides free walking/driving navigation; original online services are not promised available today.Integrated GPS and assisted GPS. Original Nokia Maps, voice-guidance trials and connected services are historical software features; present availability is not promised.

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