Nokia N78
#7593
Samsung Propel Pro
#8152Category Breakdown
Nokia N78
Samsung Propel Pro
Performance
27.831.7
Camera
11.339.6
Display
39.122.1
Battery
12.310.3
Build
14.917.5
Connectivity
23.718.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.216.1
Summary
- The Nokia N78 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Propel Pro has a slightly larger 2.55-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the N78 is powered by a 369 MHz CPU and has 76MB of RAM, whereas the Propel Pro has a more capable 528 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have similar camera specifications, with the N78 at 3.15 MP and the Propel Pro at 3 MP, but the N78 can record video at 480p.
- The N78 has a 1200 mAh battery, compared to the Propel Pro's 1000 mAh, providing slightly longer usage.
- The N78 runs on Symbian S60, while the Propel Pro operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality varies, with the N78 being lighter at 101.8g and more compact, while the Propel Pro is heavier at 137g and has a different form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N78
Samsung Propel Pro
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.4"
2.55"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~177 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
76MB 96MB RAM
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3 MP, AF
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
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)
99 x 60 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.36 x 0.59 in)
Weight
101.8 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, Blue, White
Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
0.40 W/kg (head) 0.59 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A