Nokia N81 8GB
#9637
ZTE Cymbal U
#6694Category Breakdown
Nokia N81 8GB
ZTE Cymbal U
Performance
13.346.6
Camera
10.015.4
Display
39.127.2
Battery
11.216.2
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
18.142.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.822.6
Summary
- The Nokia N81 8GB features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Cymbal U has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the N81 is powered by a 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Cymbal U utilizes a more modern quad-core 1.3 GHz Snapdragon 215, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Cymbal U supports 720p video recording at 30fps, compared to the N81's 320p at 15fps.
- The N81 has a smaller 1050 mAh battery, while the Cymbal U has a larger 1600 mAh battery, likely providing better longevity.
- The N81 runs on Symbian OS 9.2, which is older and less versatile than the proprietary OS of the Cymbal U, which may offer a more straightforward user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia N81 8GB
ZTE Cymbal U
General
Release Date
2007
2021
Announced
2007
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 96MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
CIF videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
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)
109.2 x 55.9 x 19.5 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
140 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cocoa brown
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Proprietary
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A