Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) vs Nokia E5

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Nokia E5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/8/2012 9:22 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Nokia E5 X Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Nokia E5 Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.36"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia E5

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Nokia E5
+16GB (15GB available)60 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (250MB available)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)10% Thinner	vs	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+3.5"48% Larger screen	vs	2.36"
+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+126 grams (4.41 ounces)7% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+169 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps26 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

7 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

802.11 b/g [wifi3]

2.0 + A2DP

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
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Model	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Nokia E5-00, Nokia E5-00.1, Nokia Mystic
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2007	8/1/2010
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	58.9 x 115 millimeters (2.32 x 4.53 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	169 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
System version	iOS 1.0	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: ARM 1136J-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (250MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
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	0.384 Mbps	10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
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	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	4.8 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Carbon Black, Chalk White, Sky Blue, Copper Brown, Silver Grey • 2GB microSD included • UPnP • QuickOffice 5.3 • Nokia Maps 3.0 SR3 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Nokia E5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered