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Nokia N79 vs Nokia 808 PureView

Side by side comparison between Nokia N79 vs Nokia 808 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 808 PureView X Nokia N79 02Points
Nokia N79
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Nokia 808 PureView Compare Nokia N79 X
Nokia 808 PureView
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 808 PureView

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N79} 2 Advantages Nokia N79 vs 808 PureView} 22 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)74%
Lighter		vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)20%
Thinner		vs17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
369MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Single-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MBvs+16GB327 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+184 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4"67%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 41.5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)vs+(front) VGA (640x480)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2vs+Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2Advantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2 is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps3 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
1200 mAhvs+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
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ModelNokia N79808 PureView
Other model namesNokia N79 RM-348Nokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date10/9/20086/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI184 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Chipset32bit: Nokia Rapido Y32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2763
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage50MB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels41.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels7728x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)CIF (352x288)VGA (640x480)
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 N79Nokia 808 PureView
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-4D
Battery capacity1200 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours6.8 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
• 4GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• DLNA
• Dedicated multimedia button
• Nokia Maps 2.0
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red
• UPnP
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N79Nokia 808 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.23W/kg (head)
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