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Nokia E61i

Nokia E61i

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail

Samsung Galaxy Prevail

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Category Breakdown

Nokia E61i
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Performance
23.251.5
Camera
10.910.6
Display
39.933.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
15.616.5
Connectivity
17.116.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.618.3

Summary

  • The Nokia E61i, released in 2007, features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, launched in 2011, has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the E61i is powered by a 220 MHz dual ARM 9 CPU and has 64MB of RAM, whereas the Prevail boasts an 800 MHz processor with 117MB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Prevail supports video recording at 320p, compared to the CIF video capability of the E61i.
  • Battery capacity is the same at 1500 mAh, but the Prevail's software experience is more advanced with Android 2.2, compared to the E61i's Symbian OS 9.1.
  • The E61i is heavier at 150g and has a more robust build, while the lighter Prevail weighs 108g and has a more compact design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia E61i
Samsung Galaxy Prevail

General

Release Date

2007
2011

Announced

2007
2011

Description

N/A
For Boost MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Precedent

Display

Size

2.8"
3.2"

Type

TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM7627-3

CPU

220 MHz Dual ARM 9
800 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

60MB 64MB RAM
117MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

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

CIF
320p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 70 x 13.9 mm, 97 cc (4.61 x 2.76 x 0.55 in)
113 x 57 x 12 mm (4.45 x 2.24 x 0.47 in)

Weight

150 g
108 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Mocca
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.12 W/kg (head)     0.81 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
CDMA / CDMA2000

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No

Bluetooth

1.2
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

Pop-Port 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.1, Series 60 v3.0 UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass