Nokia N71
#10569
ZTE Cymbal 2
#9601Category Breakdown
Nokia N71
ZTE Cymbal 2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.151.0
Summary
- The Nokia N71, released in 2005, features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Cymbal 2, launched in 2020, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the N71 is powered by a 220 MHz dual-core CPU, whereas the Cymbal 2 utilizes a more capable quad-core 1.3 GHz processor, providing better efficiency and speed.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Cymbal 2 supports video recording at 720p, which is superior to the CIF video capability of the N71.
- The battery capacity of the Cymbal 2 is significantly larger at 1600 mAh compared to the N71's 970 mAh, offering longer usage.
- The N71 runs on Symbian with Series 60 UI, while the Cymbal 2 operates on a Linux-based system, providing a different software experience.
- Connectivity options are also enhanced in the Cymbal 2, which includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, unlike the N71's limited Bluetooth 1.2 and lack of Wi-Fi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N71
ZTE Cymbal 2
General
Release Date
2005
2020
Announced
2005
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
220 MHz Dual ARM 9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
10MB
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot), 128 MB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
CIF
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
970 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 970 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
98.6 x 51.2 x 25.8 mm, 103 cc (3.88 x 2.02 x 1.02 in)
109 x 56 x 19.5 mm (4.29 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
139 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
1.2
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Symbian, Series 60 UI
Linux 3.18.71
OS Version
Symbian, Series 60 UI
Linux 3.18.71
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes