Nokia 6790 Surge
#8293
Parla Gala
#8256Category Breakdown
Nokia 6790 Surge
Parla Gala
Performance
32.032.0
Camera
10.639.6
Display
39.922.1
Battery
15.26.5
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
16.016.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.615.8
Summary
- The Nokia 6790 Surge features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with 16 million colors, while the Parla Gala has a 2.3-inch TFT display with 65,000 colors, resulting in a marginally better visual experience on the Nokia.
- Both devices have similar performance specifications with 128MB of storage and RAM, but the Nokia runs on Symbian OS, providing a different software experience.
- The camera capabilities are identical, with both offering a 2 MP rear camera, but the Parla Gala supports video recording, which the Nokia does not.
- In terms of battery life, the Nokia has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the 800mAh battery of the Parla Gala, suggesting longer usage time.
- Regarding build quality, the Nokia is heavier at 123.9g and thicker at 15.5mm, while the Parla Gala is lighter at 90.0g and slimmer at 12.9mm, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6790 Surge
Parla Gala
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For AT&T
P710 - Single SIMP730 - Triple SIM
Display
Size
2.4"
2.3"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
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
128MB
128Mb 64Mb RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
97.5 x 57.9 x 15.5 mm, 78.5 cc (3.84 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
105.5 x 59 x 12.9 mm (4.15 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
Weight
123.9 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A