Nokia N79 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
2.4", 320 x 240
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.3 / Series 60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Battery
1200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia N79
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Bar
Aerial Internal
Height 110 mm Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Width 49 mm Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Depth 15 mm Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Weight 97 g Better than 84 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Seal grey | Canvas white
Changeable Covers / Faceplates Yes
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio, FM transmitter
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

The Nokia N79 has dimensions 110 mm × 49 mm × 15 mm. Its weight is 97 g.

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DISPLAY Nokia N79
Display Type LCD display
Screen Size (Display Size) 2.4" Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 240 pixels Worse than 68 % 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. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Nokia N79 is 320 x 240 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 N79
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 50 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 N79
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 5.2 mm
Digital Zoom 20x Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Negative, Black & White, Sepia, Vivid
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Nokia N79 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 5 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.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 20x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia N79
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1200 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 406 hours Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 330 minutes Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 330 min
Standby: up to 406 hrs

The battery size of Nokia N79 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 406 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Nokia N79 will last one charge with constant phone calls 330 minutes.

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CELLULAR Nokia N79
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Symbian OS 9.3 / Series 60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Navigation A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1, Java

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Nokia N79 supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Symbian OS 9.3 / Series 60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2.

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COMMUNICATIONS Nokia N79
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 N79
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, MP3
Supported Digital Video Standards RM, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Nokia N79
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Speech Codec EFR, FR, AMR
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 64
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Push-to-talk mode, Radio Data Service (RDS), TV Link, Text-to-Speech (text recognition)
OTHERS Nokia N79
Included Accessories Faceplate(s), hands-free headset, USB cable, power adapter
Memory card microSD - 4 GB

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