NEC N840
#9383
Nokia 3208c
#10696Category Breakdown
NEC N840
Nokia 3208c
Performance
22.316.2
Camera
39.62.5
Display
32.326.3
Battery
11.611.0
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
3.47.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
12.49.5
Summary
- The NEC N840 features a more compact and heavier build compared to the lighter Nokia 3208c, which has a slimmer profile.
- Both devices have similar display resolutions, but the Nokia's 2.4-inch screen offers a slightly larger viewing area, albeit with a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the NEC N840 has a significant advantage with 32GB of RAM versus the Nokia's 13GB, although both have limited storage options.
- The camera specifications are identical at 2 MP, but the Nokia's video capability is limited to QCIF at 10fps, while the NEC can record video without such restrictions.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the NEC at 1100 mAh compared to the Nokia's 1020 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Nokia 3208c includes a headphone jack, which the NEC N840 does not, affecting the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC N840
Nokia 3208c
General
Release Date
2004
2009
Announced
2004
2009
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32MB
13MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD, 128 MB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF@10fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1020 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100 x 48 x 25 mm (3.94 x 1.89 x 0.98 in)
108.5 x 48.6 x 13.2 mm, 62.3 cc (4.27 x 1.91 x 0.52 in)
Weight
118 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Pearl White, Graphite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A