Category Breakdown
Nokia 6790 Surge
Samsung B6520 Omnia PRO 5
Performance
32.035.1
Camera
10.610.0
Display
39.922.1
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.716.0
Connectivity
16.024.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.614.1
Summary
- The Nokia 6790 Surge and Samsung B6520 Omnia PRO 5 both feature a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, but the Omnia PRO 5 supports 65K colors compared to the 16M colors of the Surge.
- In terms of performance, the Omnia PRO 5 has more RAM at 220MB versus the Surge's 128MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but the Omnia PRO 5 can record video at 15fps, while the Surge's video capabilities are limited to 320p.
- They share the same battery capacity of 1500mAh, but the Omnia PRO 5 includes Wi-Fi connectivity, absent in the Surge.
- The Surge runs on Symbian S60, while the Omnia PRO 5 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Omnia PRO 5 is lighter and slimmer than the Surge, which may contribute to a more comfortable handling experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6790 Surge
Samsung B6520 Omnia PRO 5
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
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 (~167 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
220MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
116.5 x 61.8 x 11.5 mm (4.59 x 2.43 x 0.45 in)
Weight
123.9 g
111 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
1.02 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

