Nokia 8600 Luna
#9168
Samsung A697 Sunburst
#8215Category Breakdown
Nokia 8600 Luna
Samsung A697 Sunburst
Performance
32.035.0
Camera
8.739.6
Display
39.126.3
Battery
8.310.3
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
4.37.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.115.9
Summary
- The Nokia 8600 Luna features a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung A697 Sunburst has a larger 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the A697 Sunburst has more RAM at 190MB compared to the 8600 Luna's 128MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the A697 supports video recording, whereas the 8600 does not.
- The battery capacity of the A697 is 1000mAh, providing a longer usage time compared to the 900mAh battery of the 8600.
- Build-wise, the 8600 is heavier at 143g, while the A697 is lighter at 87.3g, contributing to a more portable design.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with no support for WiFi or modern operating systems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8600 Luna
Samsung A697 Sunburst
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2"
3"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 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
128MB
190MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery (BP-5M)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 45 x 15.9 mm, 70 cc (4.21 x 1.77 x 0.63 in)
101 x 52.8 x 13 mm (3.98 x 2.08 x 0.51 in)
Weight
143 g
87.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only; AT&T Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer