Nokia is one of the most popular mobile phone brands in the world. It has a range of different models to suit everyone’s needs, including the Nokia N8 and Nokia C7. Both phones are very capable devices, but there are some key differences between them. In this article, we will compare and contrast these two smartphones to help you decide which is best for you. So, let’s get started!
What is Nokia N8?
- Nokia N8 is a high-end Symbian^3 smartphone made by Nokia. It was Nokia’s flagship device for 2010 and comes with a 12-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, HD video recording, and Nokia’s Ovi Maps suite. Nokia N8 was released in some markets in September 2010. It is the first Nokia device to run the Symbian^3 operating system and to be powered by a 64-bit ARM processor.
- Nokia N8 was also the first Nokia device to offer an HDMI port with TV-out functionality. It is also Nokia’s first phone with a capacitive touchscreen display. The Nokia N8 has received generally positive reviews, with praise directed towards its camera, design and build quality, HDMI output, and call quality. Critics have noted that the Symbian^3 operating system is behind competing platforms in terms of user interface and app availability at the time of release.
- Despite this, many reviewers felt that the Nokia N8 was a significant improvement over previous Symbian devices. The handset was also one of the last Nokia smartphones to be released with the Symbian OS before the platform was discontinued in favor of Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system.
What is Nokia C7?
Nokia C7 is a Nokia-branded smartphone running the Symbian^3 operating system. It was announced on 27 April 2010, Nokia World 2010, as the ” Nokia Cseries” and was Nokia’s first device to run the Symbian^3 OS. The Nokia C7 is an entry-level touch screen smartphone powered by a 600 MHz processor with 128 MB of RAM. It has a 3.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen display with 640×360 pixel resolution and features pinch-zoom multi-touch input.
The Nokia C7 also includes an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash, and 720p HD video recording support, as well as a microSD card expansion Slot, and Nokia Ovi Maps with free turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth 3.0, and integrated social networking apps for Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. The device measures 116.3 x 56.8 x 10.5 mm, weighs 130g, and will be available in selected markets from Q3 2010 in a characteristic Nokia Anodized aluminum casing with exchangeable back covers in several vivid colors.”
Difference between Nokia N8 and Nokia C7
Nokia N8 is a clear winner when it comes to design and builds quality. Nokia C7 looks and feels very cheap in comparison. Nokia N8 has a unibody construction with an anodized aluminum casing. Nokia C7 on the other hand is made entirely of plastic. Another difference between the two phones is that Nokia N8 has a physical home button while Nokia C7 does not.
Nokia N8 also has a superior 12-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash. Nokia C7 has an 8 megapixel camera without a flash. Both phones have identical 3.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen displays with 640 x 360-pixel resolution. In terms of performance, both phones are equal since they both use the same Symbian^3 operating system and have 680 MHz processors. The only major difference is that Nokia N8 has 16 GB of internal storage while Nokia C7 has only 8 GB.
Conclusion
The Nokia N8 is a great phone with many features, but the Nokia C7 may be a better choice for some people. The Nokia C7 has an updated operating system and does not have some of the problems that the Nokia N8 has.
