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Nokia N79 vs Nokia N8

Side by side comparison between Nokia N79 vs Nokia N8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N8 X Nokia N79 03Points
Nokia N79
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Nokia N8 Compare Nokia N79 X
Nokia N8
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N8

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N79} 3 Advantages Nokia N79 vs N8} 20 Advantages Nokia N8
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)39%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+(front) CIF (352x288)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
369MHz 32bit Single-corevs+680MHz 32bit Single-core84%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MBvs+16GB327 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+210 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.5"46%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2vs+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183%
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
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+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 N8
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ModelNokia N79Nokia N8
Other model namesNokia N79 RM-348Nokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia Vasco
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date10/9/20089/29/2010
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N79Nokia N8
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N79Nokia N8
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N79Nokia N8
Chipset32bit: Nokia Rapido Y32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N79Nokia N8
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage50MB16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N79Nokia N8
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 Mbps10.2/2 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 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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N79Nokia N8
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.83" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N79Nokia N8
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)CIF (352x288)QCIF (176x144)
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 N8
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
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, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N79Nokia N8
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 registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N79Nokia N8
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N79Nokia N8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours5.8 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N79Nokia N8
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, 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: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N79Nokia N8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head)
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