Huawei U1270
#10500
Nokia N81
#9530Category Breakdown
Huawei U1270
Nokia N81
Performance
16.315.1
Camera
8.710.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
6.511.2
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
16.018.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.112.1
Summary
- The Huawei U1270 features a compact build with dimensions of 107.2 x 46.6 x 12.4 mm and a lightweight design at 80.6g, while the Nokia N81 is bulkier at 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm and weighs 140g.
- The U1270 has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the N81's larger 2.4-inch TFT screen, also at 240 x 320 pixels but with a higher color depth of 16M colors.
- Performance-wise, the U1270 has 15GB of RAM, while the N81 offers 12GB with a 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the N81 can record video at 320p@15fps, whereas the U1270 supports only QCIF.
- The U1270's battery capacity is 800mAh, which is lower than the N81's 1050mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- In terms of software, the U1270 lacks a specified OS, while the N81 runs on Symbian OS 9.2, providing a more established software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U1270
Nokia N81
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
15MB
12MB 96MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
CIF videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.2 x 46.6 x 12.4 mm (4.22 x 1.83 x 0.49 in)
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)
Weight
80.6 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Cobalt blue, Graphite grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A