Nokia N79
#7683
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro
#9017Category Breakdown
Nokia N79
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro
Performance
23.438.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
39.124.7
Battery
12.38.8
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
23.824.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.813.5
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
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
Black, Red, Pink
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
2.1, 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 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