Nokia 5800 vs the Apple iPhone 3G


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 ??