Category Breakdown
Nokia E6
Orange San Diego
Performance
28.244.0
Camera
14.019.1
Display
17.917.9
Battery
15.21.6
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
29.137.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.514.8
Summary
- The Nokia E6 features a compact build with a 2.46-inch TFT display at 640 x 480 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 325 ppi, while the Orange San Diego has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels and a density of around 297 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the E6 is powered by a 680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the San Diego utilizes a more powerful 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2460 with 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the San Diego supports 1080p video recording at 30fps compared to the E6's 720p at 25fps.
- The E6 is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, while the San Diego's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Software-wise, the E6 runs on Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle, while the San Diego operates on Android 2.3.7, upgradable to 4.0.4.
- Overall, the E6 offers a more basic software experience and lower performance, while the San Diego provides a more modern Android experience and superior video capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia E6
Orange San Diego
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Nokia E6-00
Previously known as Orange Santa Clara
Display
Size
2.46"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~325 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
PPI
640
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Intel Atom Z2460
CPU
680 MHz ARM 11
1.6 GHz
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@25fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.5 x 59 x 10.5 mm, 66 cc (4.55 x 2.32 x 0.41 in)
123 x 63 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
133 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

