Nokia 5800 vs the Apple iPhone 3G
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After the comparison between G1 and the iPhone we at Fonearena had presented, here is our comparison of Nokia 5800 with the Apple iPhone 3G
As we had mentioned earlier, regardless of the outcome of the comparative study, Apple should sure be proud of its achievement – of the iPhone setting the benchmark for all future super phones.
Features of iPhone 3G (8GB):
Multimedia – Audio, Video, photo taking and storing, games, applications
Internet/Software – Wi-fi, web browser, Apps store, YouTube, GPS, personal email, Exchange
Input Method – Multi-touch Touch screen
Memory – 8GB
Display Size (diagonal) – 3.5 inches
Dimensions – 115.5X62.1X12.3 mm
Connectivity – USB, 3.55mm (standard) headphone jack, Bluetooth
Battery life – 300 hours standby, 5 hours talk time
Weight – 133 grams
Camera – 2 MP
Colours – White, black
Price – Rs 30,000
Pros
- Large Display
- Multi Touch Screen
- Browser
- Apps
- Looks
- Ipod Music , 3.5mm jack
Cons
- No Bluetooth for Sharing , only for Headset Pairing
- No Expandable memory
- Poor camera and no video or flash
- Locked and sold only on a contract
- Expensively Priced
- No SMS Forwarding
Features of Nokia 5800 Xpress Music:
Multimedia – Audio, Video recording, photos, games, applications
Internet/Software – Wi-fi, web browser, YouTube, GPS, personal email, Exchange, Nokia Maps
Input Method – Multi-touch Touch screen
Memory – 8GB (expandable to 16 GB by microSD card)
Display Size (diagonal) – 3.2 inches
Dimensions – 111X51.7X15.5 mm
Connectivity – USB, 3.55mm (standard) headphone jack, Bluetooth
Battery life – 17 days standby, 9 hours talk time
Weight – 109 grams
Camera – 3.2 MP with Carl Zeiss lens & Dual LED Flash
Price – Rs 22,000 approx
Pros
- 3.2 MegaPixel Camera with Dual Led Flash with Video Recording
- Music playback, Store , 3.5mm jack
- Symbian S60
- Completely unlocked and no contract needed
- Expandable memory and USB Mass Storage
- Cheaper
- Battery Life
- Radio
Cons
- Looks
- Touch is not comparable to iPhone no Multi Touch
- Stylus – may be a plus for a few
On the face of it, with a price tag about Rs 8000 less than the iPhone, Nokia 5800 has equivalent features; perhaps even gains a few brownie points OVER the iPhone with its Camera features, battery life and pricing.
But how many will opt for the Nokia in place of the iPhone that is fast becoming a style statement for mobile lovers? Only time will tell !!!
What will you pick for yourself between Nokia 5800 and Apple iPhone 3G ??
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Ritu,
You mention in the first para for Nokia 5800 that it has a Multi-touch input method.
Then, in the cons, you mention that Nokia 5800 lacks Multi-touch ????
Is it that “copy-pasting” error ?
@Dax
Read carefully ,
the first portion of the article talks about iphone 3g and 2nd part about nokia 5800.
i think you are seeing pros of iphone 3g and cons of nokia 5800
Im i right ?
And if you can write well , please contact us and we can see if you are qualified
Don’t just buy iphone as a status symbol.. I doubt in your words which stress more on pros of iphone&cons of 5800..
Nokia 5800 rocks…!
Don’t just buy iphone as a status symbol.. Its not having bluetooth,video recording,even no sms fwding..&3G’s not yet available here..
Nokia 5800 rocks…!
i’ve been reading a lot of reviews and comparisons between nokia 5800 and iphone.. Nokia 5800 keeps winning.. it surely is a great phone and i wanna have one for myself..:)
Alright, Just want to know are you guys talking about two phones?
Which usually i use for answering a call or to call someone…… Then you are talking about something else. coz i use my phone for this purpose only. next everybody is talking about SMS forwarding…. I hardly sent SMS out from my mobile forget about forwarding. Now, bluetooth, i use my bluetooth only for the head phones which iphone supports. well, think in this way you love The iPhone.
guys forgot to mention one thing. Someone is talking about Status…..!. you better purchase China mobile that works better than any mobile.
Guys, i am thinking bewteen iphone and express 5800 , but i went to 20+ websites and most of the comments says that 5800 is better than iphone but i like iphone because you can go youtube , but its uses is much lesser and lousier than express 5800 phone . So which should i choose !! help me !!! 50-50 !! Holy i can afford both as the new iphone is coming out and the old iphone price went down ALOT!! ^_^
hi,
forget all these just buy n 97 u will get all features
but price is some what high
yuppp……….nokia 5800 always rocks……i phone really sux!….
i already own nokia 5800 for about past couple weeks..
and it’s amazing…
suitable for young people like me a.k.a a teenager
still the functions suits every needs even for an adult/worker..
ehe..just wanna share that..
iphone still ok but i think btter choose nokia 5800 ..no offense
guys guys guys……….u ll confusd me….but i think nokia 5800 is a better option.