Nokia N78
#7593
Samsung L870
#7859Category Breakdown
Nokia N78
Samsung L870
Performance
27.829.2
Camera
11.339.6
Display
39.136.8
Battery
12.310.3
Build
14.916.0
Connectivity
23.714.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.217.1
Summary
- The Nokia N78 and Samsung L870 both feature a 2.4-inch TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the N78 has a slightly faster CPU at 369 MHz compared to the L870's 32-bit STMicroelectronics Nomadik at a lower clock speed, but the L870 offers more RAM at 100MB versus the N78's 76MB.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the N78 can record video at 480p@15fps, while the L870's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The N78 has a larger battery capacity of 1200 mAh compared to the L870's 1000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the N78 runs on Symbian S60 rel.
- 3.2, while the L870 uses Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel.
- 3.2, with the N78 supporting stereo speakers and a headphone jack, features absent in the L870.
- Build quality-wise, the N78 is slightly heavier at 101.8g and thicker at 15.1mm compared to the L870's 120g and 13.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N78
Samsung L870
General
Release Date
2008
2008
Announced
2008
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 16M
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
32-bit STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815P14
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
76MB 96MB RAM
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
CIF videocall camera
Yes
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh 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)
103.5 x 50.5 x 13.5 mm (4.07 x 1.99 x 0.53 in)
Weight
101.8 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A