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Samsung Z600

Samsung Z600

#7994
Sony Ericsson K790

Sony Ericsson K790

#9835

Category Breakdown

Samsung Z600
Sony Ericsson K790
Performance
26.726.9
Camera
39.68.7
Display
31.432.3
Battery
1.68.3
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
14.97.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
16.711.3

Summary

  • The Samsung Z600 and Sony Ericsson K790 both released in 2006, exhibit distinct differences in build quality and performance.
  • The Z600 features a smaller 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, while the K790 offers a larger 2.0-inch display at 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of 200 ppi compared to the Z600's 176 ppi.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, the K790 has a superior 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, compared to the Z600's 2 MP camera.
  • Battery capacity is also notable, with the K790 housing a 900 mAh battery, whereas the Z600's capacity is unspecified.
  • Both devices run on different software experiences, with the Z600 utilizing Symbian, Series 60 UI, while the K790's OS details are unspecified.
  • Overall, the K790 appears to offer better display, camera, and battery performance.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Z600
Sony Ericsson K790

General

Release Date

2006
2006

Announced

2006
2006

Description

N/A
K790i 900/1800/1900 MHzK790c 900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandK790a 850/1800/1900 MHz for Americas

Display

Size

N/A
2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 208 pixels, 2.1 inch
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)

PPI

176
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 5910
N/A

CPU

192 MHz ARM925T
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

70MB
64MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 2 GB

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
xenon flash

Front Camera

Yes
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
QCIF

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

N/A
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-33)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

89 x 48 x 23.5 mm (3.50 x 1.89 x 0.93 in)
105 x 47 x 22 mm (4.13 x 1.85 x 0.87 in)

Weight

115 g
115 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Velvet Black, Allure Brown

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.64 W/kg (head)     0.20 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

Yes
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian, Series 60 UI
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A