Nokia N78 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.4", 240 x 320
Main Camera
3.2 Megapixel
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.1 / Series 60 3rd Edition
Battery
1200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia N78
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Bar
Aerial Internal
Height 113 mm Worse than 70 % of phones rated.
Width 49 mm Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Depth 15 mm Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Weight 102 g Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Pearl white | Cocoa brown
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio, FM transmitter
Connector Type USB

The Nokia N78 has dimensions 113 mm × 49 mm × 15 mm. Its weight is 102 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia N78
Display Type LCD display
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.4" Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 240 x 320 pixels Worse than 75 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Illumination Colour White
Display Features Wallpaper, screen saver

The screen size reaches 2.4" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia N78 is 240 x 320 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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MEMORY Nokia N78
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 70 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSD



For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

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CAMERA Nokia N78
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 3.2 Megapixel Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 4.6 mm
Special Effects Negative, Black & White, Sepia, Vivid
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source Flash
Still Image Resolutions 2048 x 1536
Video Resolutions 352 x 288 (CIF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia N78 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 3.2 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia N78
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1200 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 320 hours Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 260 minutes Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 260 min
Standby: up to 320 hrs

The battery size of Nokia N78 is 1200 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 320 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Nokia N78 will last one charge with constant phone calls 260 minutes.

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CELLULAR Nokia N78
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Symbian OS 9.1 / Series 60 3rd Edition
Navigation A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.0, Java

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Nokia N78 supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Symbian OS 9.1 / Series 60 3rd Edition.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia N78
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.0 EDR must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Nokia N78
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, MP3
Supported Digital Video Standards RM, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Nokia N78
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
OTHERS Nokia N78
Included Accessories Hands-free headset, power adapter
Memory card microSD - 2 GB

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