NEC N840
#9383
Nokia 3250
#10550Category Breakdown
NEC N840
Nokia 3250
Performance
22.314.1
Camera
39.68.7
Display
32.331.4
Battery
11.611.6
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
3.414.9
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
12.49.9
Summary
- The NEC N840 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of 240 ppi compared to the Nokia 3250's 2.1-inch display at 176 x 208 pixels and 176 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the N840 has 32MB of storage and 32GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the Nokia 3250, which has 10MB of storage and 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Nokia 3250 supports video recording in QCIF format.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The NEC N840 is heavier at 118g compared to the 130g Nokia 3250, which also runs on Symbian 9.1, offering a different software experience.
- The Nokia 3250 includes a headphone jack, while the NEC N840 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC N840
Nokia 3250
General
Release Date
2004
2005
Announced
2004
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
PPI
240
176
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
10MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD, 128 MB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (BP-6M)
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)
103.8 x 50 x 19.8 mm (4.09 x 1.97 x 0.78 in)
Weight
118 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, Green, Pink, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.44 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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Pop-Port
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Symbian 9.1, Series 60 rel. 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A