Nokia N81 8GB
#9637
Samsung i310
#8685Category Breakdown
Nokia N81 8GB
Samsung i310
Performance
13.313.5
Camera
10.039.6
Display
39.121.2
Battery
11.21.6
Build
16.614.2
Connectivity
18.112.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
11.814.4
Summary
- The Nokia N81 8GB features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with 16 million colors, while the Samsung i310 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with 65,000 colors, both offering a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the N81 is powered by a 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU, compared to the i310's 416 MHz Intel XScale processor, although both have 8GB of storage.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the N81 supports video recording at 320p@15fps, while the i310 offers video capabilities without specific resolution details.
- The N81's battery capacity is 1050 mAh, while the i310's battery specifications are not provided.
- The N81 runs on Symbian OS 9.2, while the i310 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, with the N81 lacking stereo speakers and the i310 featuring them but lacking a headphone jack.
- Build-wise, the N81 is heavier at 140g and slightly more compact than the i310, which weighs 120g and has larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N81 8GB
Samsung i310
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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 Intel XScale PXA272 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 96MB RAM
8GB (microdrive), 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
CIF videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)
Removable battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)
111.9 x 48.5 x 19.8 mm (4.41 x 1.91 x 0.78 in)
Weight
140 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cocoa brown
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
0.20 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A