Nokia N72
#10360
Samsung D720
#8436Category Breakdown
Nokia N72
Samsung D720
Performance
18.017.9
Camera
10.939.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
9.58.3
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
6.43.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
10.415.1
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
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 Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Gloss Black, Pearl Pink
Black, Red, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.40 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 8.1, Series 60 UI 2.8
Symbian OS 7.0, Series 60 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A