Nokia N72
#9205
Samsung D720
#9224Category Breakdown
Nokia N72
Samsung D720
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.351.3
Summary
- The Nokia N72 features a larger 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, compared to the Samsung D720's 1.8-inch display at 176 x 220 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the N72 is powered by a 220 MHz CPU and has 20MB of internal storage, while the D720 has a 192 MHz CPU with 18MB of storage.
- The N72's camera offers a 2 MP rear sensor, superior to the D720's 1.3 MP, but both lack optical image stabilization.
- The N72 is equipped with a 970 mAh battery, providing a marginally better capacity than the D720's 900 mAh.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, with the N72 using version 8.1 and the D720 on version 7.0, but the N72 has a more advanced user interface.
- Overall, the N72 offers better display size, camera quality, and software experience, while the D720 is slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N72
Samsung D720
General
Release Date
2006
2005
Announced
2006
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 1710
N/A
CPU
220 MHz
TI 192 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
20MB
18MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-DV-MMC, 128 MB included
MMC-micro
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
970 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 970 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 53 x 21.8 mm (4.29 x 2.09 x 0.86 in)
99 x 47 x 23 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.91 in)
Weight
124 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gloss Black, Pearl Pink
Black, Red, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Symbian OS 8.1, Series 60 UI 2.8
Symbian OS 7.0, Series 60 UI
OS Version
Symbian OS 8.1, Series 60 UI 2.8
Symbian OS 7.0, Series 60 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No