Garmin
#8905
NEC N820
#9030Category Breakdown
Garmin
NEC N820
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.041.8
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.851.7
Summary
- The Garmin phone features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a better visual experience compared to the NEC N820's smaller 2.2-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the Garmin has significantly more storage at 4GB compared to the NEC's 4MB.
- The Garmin's camera is superior with a 5 MP rear camera, while the NEC lacks a rear camera entirely.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Garmin equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, whereas the NEC does not specify a battery capacity.
- The Garmin runs on Android 2.1, providing a more modern software experience compared to the NEC, which lacks a specified operating system.
- Overall, the Garmin offers better build quality, display, performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Garmin
NEC N820
General
Release Date
2010
2003
Announced
2010
2003
Description
N/A
Also known as Nec e535
Display
Size
3.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
N/A
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@30fps
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
101 x 48 x 24 mm, 90 cc (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Garmin navigation
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No