NEC e636
#9159
Nokia 5500 Sport
#10742Category Breakdown
NEC e636
Nokia 5500 Sport
Performance
22.312.4
Camera
39.68.7
Display
32.331.6
Battery
8.37.7
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
14.96.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
13.19.3
Summary
- The NEC e636 features a larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia 5500 Sport's 1.7-inch display at 208 x 208 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the NEC has 32MB of storage and 32GB of RAM, while the Nokia is equipped with 8MB of storage and 64MB of RAM, along with a 235 MHz ARM 9 CPU.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Nokia supports QCIF video recording, whereas the NEC provides standard video capabilities.
- The NEC's battery capacity is slightly higher at 900 mAh compared to the Nokia's 860 mAh.
- Build quality is comparable, with the NEC being slightly lighter at 110g versus the Nokia's 103g, but the Nokia has a thicker profile.
- The NEC runs on a more basic software experience without a specified OS, while the Nokia operates on Symbian 9.1, providing a more structured software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e636
Nokia 5500 Sport
General
Release Date
2006
2006
Announced
2006
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
1.7"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
208 x 208 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~173 ppi density)
PPI
240
208
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
235 MHz ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB
8MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
860 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 860 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 48 x 13.9 mm, 65 cc (4.02 x 1.89 x 0.55 in)
107 x 45 x 18 mm, 77 cc (4.21 x 1.77 x 0.71 in)
Weight
110 g
103 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black and gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Pop-Port 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Symbian 9.1, Series 60 rel. 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A