Nokia N79
#8798
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro
#7513Category Breakdown
Nokia N79
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro
Performance
57.361.8
Camera
42.042.0
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.053.3
Summary
- The Nokia N79 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro has a slightly larger 2.55-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower effective color depth.
- In terms of performance, the N79 is powered by a 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 50 MB of RAM, whereas the Xperia X10 mini pro has a more capable 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128 MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record video at 480p@30fps, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The N79 has a 1200 mAh battery, providing longer usage compared to the 930 mAh battery of the Xperia X10 mini pro.
- Software-wise, the N79 runs on Symbian OS 9.3, while the Xperia X10 mini pro operates on Android 1.6, which can be upgraded to 2.1, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality varies, with the N79 being lighter at 97 g compared to the heavier 120 g of the Xperia X10 mini pro, which is also slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N79
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)
90 x 52 x 17 mm (3.54 x 2.05 x 0.67 in)
Weight
97 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
Black, Red, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes