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Nokia 6720 classic

Nokia 6720 classic

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Nokia N79

Nokia N79

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Category Breakdown

Nokia 6720 classic
Nokia N79
Performance
24.123.4
Camera
11.312.7
Display
39.139.1
Battery
11.212.3
Build
15.814.7
Connectivity
20.923.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
18.017.8

Summary

  • The Nokia 6720 classic features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia N79 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the 6720 classic is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, offering better processing capability compared to the N79's 369 MHz ARM 11.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the N79 can record video at 30fps, whereas the 6720 classic is limited to 15fps.
  • The N79 also has a larger battery capacity of 1200 mAh compared to the 6720 classic's 1050 mAh.
  • Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the N79 utilizes a slightly newer version, Series 60 v3.2 UI, which may provide a better software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the 6720 classic weighing 110g and the N79 being lighter at 97g, though the dimensions differ slightly.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 6720 classic
Nokia N79

General

Release Date

2009
2008

Announced

2009
2008

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
2.4"

Type

TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 16M 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

600 MHz ARM 11
369 MHz ARM 11

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

50MB
50MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash

Front Camera

QVGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@15fps
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1050 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery (BP-6MT)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

110 x 45 x 14 mm (4.33 x 1.77 x 0.55 in)
110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)

Weight

110 g
97 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Titanium, Grey, Brown
Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black

Foldable

SAR

0.96 W/kg (head)     0.53 W/kg (body)
1.42 W/kg (head)     1.10 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps 3.0
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer