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 ??
