Nokia C7
#6818
Nokia N8
#6681Category Breakdown
Nokia C7
Nokia N8
Performance
28.232.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
75.175.1
Battery
12.312.3
Build
15.515.6
Connectivity
29.731.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.922.6
Summary
- The Nokia C7 and Nokia N8 both feature a 3.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, but the N8 has a superior camera with a 12 MP sensor compared to the C7's 8 MP.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Broadcom GPU, but the N8 offers more internal storage at 16GB versus the C7's 8GB.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh for both models, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The C7 is slightly lighter at 130g, while the N8 weighs 135g and has a thicker profile.
- Both run on Symbian^3, with the N8 being upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh, offering a potentially enhanced software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C7
Nokia N8
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 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
16GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
12 MP, 1/1.83", AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, ND filter
Front Camera
VGA
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
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)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
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)
113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc (4.47 x 2.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
130 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal black, Frosty metal, Mahogany brown
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
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, UPnP technology
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; Ovi Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass