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Nokia N71

Nokia N71

#10519
ZTE Cymbal 2

ZTE Cymbal 2

#6850

Category Breakdown

Nokia N71
ZTE Cymbal 2
Performance
14.146.6
Camera
10.915.4
Display
32.327.2
Battery
9.516.2
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
13.237.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.021.8

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

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 Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

CIF
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

N/A
Black

Foldable

SAR

0.42 W/kg (head)     0.36 W/kg (body)
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian, Series 60 UI
Linux 3.18.71

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity