Nokia N79
#7683
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
#9009Category Breakdown
Nokia N79
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
Performance
23.438.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
39.124.7
Battery
12.39.1
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
23.824.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.813.6
Summary
- The Nokia N79 features a solid build with dimensions of 110 x 49 x 15 mm and weighs 97g, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini is more compact at 83 x 50 x 16 mm and lighter at 88g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with the N79 slightly larger at 2.4 inches compared to the X10 mini's 2.55 inches, though both share a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the N79 has a 369 MHz CPU and 50MB of storage, whereas the X10 mini is equipped with a 600 MHz CPU and 128MB of storage, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The N79 has a 1200 mAh battery, outperforming the X10 mini's 950 mAh, while the N79 runs on Symbian OS 9.3, and the X10 mini operates on Android 1.6, which is upgradable to 2.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N79
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Robyn
Display
Size
2.4"
2.55"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT (65K effective)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~157 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
50MB
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Non-removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)
83 x 50 x 16 mm (3.27 x 1.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
97 g
88 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (v2.2 or higher)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
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 OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass