Nokia N70
#9043
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
#9781Category Breakdown
Nokia N70
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
Performance
18.13.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
9.517.8
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
12.89.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.411.4
Summary
- The Nokia N70, released in 2005, features a compact build with dimensions of 108.8 x 53 x 21.8 mm and weighs 126g, while the Sonim XP3 Sentinel, launched in 2010, is slightly larger at 119 x 56 x 25 mm and heavier at 170g.
- The N70 has a 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, compared to the XP3's 176 x 220 pixels on a smaller screen.
- In terms of performance, the N70 is powered by a 220 MHz TI OMAP 1710 chipset, while the XP3 has a slightly faster 264 MHz ARM 9 processor.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and lack front-facing cameras.
- The N70 is equipped with a 970 mAh battery, whereas the XP3 has a significantly larger 1850 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- The N70 runs on Symbian OS 8.1a with Series 60 UI, while the XP3 does not specify its operating system, indicating a more basic software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N70
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
General
Release Date
2005
2010
Announced
2005
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 1710
Philips Nexperia 5210
CPU
220 MHz
264 MHz ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
22MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-DV-MMC, 64 MB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
970 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 970 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.8 x 53 x 21.8 mm, 95.9 cc (4.28 x 2.09 x 0.86 in)
119 x 56 x 25 mm (4.69 x 2.20 x 0.98 in)
Weight
126 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Ivory/Pearl, Black (Music Edition)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS; SIRF InstantFix
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 8.1a , Series 60 UI
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer