Motorola ROKR E6
#8844
Nokia N81 8GB
#8848Category Breakdown
Motorola ROKR E6
Nokia N81 8GB
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.951.9
Summary
- The Motorola ROKR E6 and Nokia N81 8GB both feature a 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Nokia offers 16 million colors compared to the ROKR's 256, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has a slightly faster 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU versus the ROKR's 312 MHz Intel XScale.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Nokia can record video at 320p@15fps, while the ROKR is limited to CIF.
- The Nokia also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1050 mAh compared to the ROKR's 1000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build-wise, the ROKR is lighter at 121g, while the Nokia is thicker and heavier at 140g.
- Software experience differs as the ROKR runs on Linux, while the Nokia operates on Symbian OS 9.2, which may provide a more versatile user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ROKR E6
Nokia N81 8GB
General
Release Date
2006
2007
Announced
2006
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8MB
8GB 96MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SD, up to 2 GB
No
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
CIF videocall camera
Video Recording
CIF
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 51.5 x 14.5 mm (4.37 x 2.03 x 0.57 in)
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)
Weight
121 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Cocoa brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Linux
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
OS Version
Linux
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes