Nokia 5800 XpressMusic vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5800 XpressMusic vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2012 3:17 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 3:20 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Nokia 5800 XpressMusic 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

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15 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+109 grams (3.82 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+360x640 pixels50% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+229 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
369MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+412MHz 32bit Single-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB (81MB available)	vs	+8GB (7GB available)87 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)34% Thinner
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times More apps available to download and use
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1320 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

128MB SDRAM

TFT LCD

16 million

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

Proprietary TV-out

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
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Model	5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model names	Nokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Apple
Release date	11/27/2008	6/1/2007
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	iOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 3.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB (81MB available)	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	320x240 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	8 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red, Blue • 8GB microsSD included • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch • Includes proprietary connector for TV • Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	iPhone 2G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)