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Nokia N95 8GB

Nokia N95 8GB

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ZTE Cymbal U

ZTE Cymbal U

#6694

Category Breakdown

Nokia N95 8GB
ZTE Cymbal U
Performance
13.146.6
Camera
12.715.4
Display
39.127.2
Battery
12.316.2
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
23.942.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
16.022.6

Summary

  • The Nokia N95 8GB, released in 2007, features a robust build with dimensions of 99 x 53 x 21 mm and weighs 128g, while the ZTE Cymbal U, launched in 2021, is slightly larger at 109.2 x 55.9 x 19.5 mm but lighter with an unspecified weight.
  • Both phones have a 2.8" TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 143 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the N95 is powered by a 332 MHz dual-core CPU, while the Cymbal U has a more advanced quad-core 1.3 GHz processor, offering better processing capabilities.
  • The N95's camera is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the 2 MP rear camera of the Cymbal U, although the latter supports 720p video recording versus the N95's 480p.
  • The N95 has a smaller 1200 mAh battery, while the Cymbal U boasts a larger 1600 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
  • Lastly, the N95 runs on Symbian OS 9.2, providing a different software experience compared to the proprietary OS of the Cymbal U.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia N95 8GB
ZTE Cymbal U

General

Release Date

2007
2021

Announced

2007
2021

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.8"
2.8"

Type

TFT, 16M colors
TFT LCD

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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

332 MHz Dual ARM 11
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Adreno 308

Memory

8GB 128MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
2 MP

Main Camera Features

Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

QVGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1200 mAh
1600 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

99 x 53 x 21 mm, 96 cc (3.90 x 2.09 x 0.83 in)
109.2 x 55.9 x 19.5 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)

Weight

128 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

0.05 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Proprietary

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
N/A