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Nokia 6600 fold vs Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 6600 fold vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Nokia 6600 fold 10Points
Nokia 6600 fold
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.13"
OLED

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

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20Points Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) Compare Nokia 6600 fold X
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

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6600 fold} 10 Advantages Nokia 6600 fold vs iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+188 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 0MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
32MBvs+256MB SDRAM7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (15MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)340 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)29%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
2.13"vs+3.5"64%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2299 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
860 mAhvs+1219 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
6 Common items in both devices
16 million
VGA (640x480)
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
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Model6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Other model namesNokia 6600 Fold 3G GSMApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date8/1/20086/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)44 x 87.7 millimeters (1.73 x 3.45 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size2.13" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)188 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1iOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
RAM memory32MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64MB (15MB available)8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)0 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution176x144 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GPP, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMAMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4CT		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity860 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours11.7 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Mysterious black, Sophisticated purple
• Nokia Maps
• Second external display of 1.36 inches, OLED 128x160 pixels
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 6600 foldiPhone 3GS (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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