Nokia N78
#7593
Samsung I100 Gem
#7318Category Breakdown
Nokia N78
Samsung I100 Gem
Performance
27.843.7
Camera
11.339.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
12.31.6
Build
14.915.6
Connectivity
23.720.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.219.5
Summary
- The Nokia N78 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung I100 Gem has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the N78 is equipped with a 369 MHz CPU and 76 MB of RAM, whereas the I100 Gem offers a more powerful 800 MHz CPU and 124 MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Samsung supports video recording, unlike the Nokia.
- The N78 has a 1200 mAh battery, while the I100 Gem's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The N78 runs on Symbian S60, providing a different software experience compared to the Android 2.1 (Eclair) on the I100 Gem, which lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Build quality is similar, with the N78 being slightly heavier and thicker than the I100 Gem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N78
Samsung I100 Gem
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
800MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
76MB 96MB RAM
124MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
CIF videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 49 x 15.1 mm, 76.5 cc (4.45 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)
113.8 x 55.4 x 12.2 mm (4.48 x 2.18 x 0.48 in)
Weight
101.8 g
109.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity