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Nokia C7 Astound

Nokia C7 Astound

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Nokia X7

Nokia X7

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Category Breakdown

Nokia C7 Astound
Nokia X7
Performance
28.250.0
Camera
15.414.0
Display
75.175.1
Battery
12.312.3
Build
15.50.2
Connectivity
37.729.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
23.028.3

Summary

  • The Nokia C7 Astound features a compact build with dimensions of 117.3 x 56.8 x 10.5 mm and weighs 130g, while the Nokia X7 is slightly larger at 119.7 x 62.8 x 11.9 mm and weighs 146g.
  • Both devices have AMOLED displays, but the C7 Astound has a 3.5-inch screen compared to the X7's 4.0-inch display, resulting in a higher pixel density for the C7.
  • Performance-wise, both phones are equipped with a 680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Broadcom BCM2727 GPU, but the C7 has 8GB of storage and 256MB RAM, whereas the X7 has 1GB ROM and 256MB RAM.
  • Both cameras are 8 MP without OIS, capable of recording 720p video, but the X7 has a slight edge in software with Symbian Anna.
  • Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh, and neither phone supports wireless charging.
  • The C7 Astound offers NFC connectivity, while the X7 has stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia C7 Astound
Nokia X7

General

Release Date

2011, April 6
2011

Announced

2011
2011

Description

For T-Mobile
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
4"

Type

AMOLED
AMOLED

Resolution

360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)

PPI

360
360

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

680 MHz ARM 11
680 MHz ARM 11

GPU

Broadcom BCM2727
Broadcom BCM2727

Memory

8GB 256MB RAM
256MB RAM, 1GB ROM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
720p@25fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1200 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-5K)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-5K)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117.3 x 56.8 x 10.5 mm, 64 cc (4.62 x 2.24 x 0.41 in)
119.7 x 62.8 x 11.9 mm, 85 cc (4.71 x 2.47 x 0.47 in)

Weight

130 g
146 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Frosty metal
Dark steel, Silver steel

Foldable

SAR

1.03 W/kg (head)     0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity