Nokia E7
#6579
Nokia N8
#6681Category Breakdown
Nokia E7
Nokia N8
Performance
32.232.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
75.175.1
Battery
12.312.3
Build
14.815.6
Connectivity
29.731.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.122.6
Summary
- The Nokia E7 features a larger 4.0-inch AMOLED display compared to the 3.5-inch AMOLED screen of the Nokia N8, though both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 16GB of storage, but the N8 has a higher rear camera resolution at 12 MP versus the E7's 8 MP.
- Both phones have a 1200 mAh battery and run on Symbian^3, with the E7 upgradable to Nokia Belle OS and the N8 to Nokia Belle Refresh.
- The E7 is heavier at 176g, while the N8 is lighter at 135g, contributing to a more compact design.
- Overall, the N8 offers a better camera and a more compact build, while the E7 provides a larger display.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia E7
Nokia N8
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 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
16GB 256MB RAM
16GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
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
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.7 x 62.4 x 13.6 mm, 104.9 cc (4.87 x 2.46 x 0.54 in)
113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc (4.47 x 2.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
176 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 1.23 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