Category Breakdown
Nokia C5 5MP
ZTE Racer
Performance
37.142.9
Camera
11.339.6
Display
39.126.3
Battery
11.211.6
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
21.022.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
20.918.0
Summary
- The Nokia C5 5MP features a compact build with a weight of 95g and dimensions of 112.3 x 46 x 12.3 mm, while the ZTE Racer is slightly heavier at 100g and measures 102 x 55 x 14.5 mm.
- The C5 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the Racer's larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, also at 240 x 320 pixels but with lower color depth.
- Both phones are powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the Racer includes a Qualcomm chipset and has a GPU, which may enhance performance.
- The C5's camera offers 5 MP, superior to the Racer's 3.15 MP, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The C5 has a 1050 mAh battery, while the Racer has a slightly larger 1100 mAh capacity.
- In terms of software, the C5 runs on Symbian 9.3, while the Racer operates on Android 2.1, providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C5 5MP
ZTE Racer
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as C5-00 5 MP
For Three Mobile UKAlso known as ZTE X850
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
270MB 256MB RAM 512MB ROM
256MB RAM, 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery (BL-5CT)
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.3 x 46 x 12.3 mm, 56.2 cc (4.42 x 1.81 x 0.48 in)
102 x 55 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.57 in)
Weight
95 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Warm Grey, All Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

