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| Global Score | |
| 30.1 | 33.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Sony |
| Symbian 9.1 | Symbian 9.1 |
| 2006-03-18 | 2005-10-10 |
| 4.44 x 1.71 x 0.61 inches | 4.49 x 2.25 x 0.98 inches |
| 3.67 ounces | 5.47 ounces |
| $ 269.00 | $ 89.00 |
| 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) | 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) |
| TFT | TFT |
| No touch screen | Resistive |
| 3.1 | 3.1 |
| processor | ARM9 (Single-Core 208 MHz) processor |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.76 | 5.76 |
| Storage | |
| 71,68 MB internal memory | 81,92 MB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo external memory slot |
| 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Camera | |
| 1.30 MP | 2.00 MP |
| 4.51 | 4.73 |
| Networks | |
| -- | Wi-Fi |
| EDGE and GSM | UMTS, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1150mAh Li-Ion Battery | 950mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 240 hours standby time 8 hours talk time | 400 hours standby time 9 hours talk time |
| 2.8 | 2.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Infra-red port | Infra-red port |
Comparison review
Sony Ericsson P990 has an overall score of 33.1, which is slightly better than Nokia E50's 30.1 global score. Although it's the best phone we compare here, Sony Ericsson P990's design is heavier and way thicker than Nokia E50. Both of these devices come with the same Symbian 9.1 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding that.
Sony Ericsson P990 counts with a display that is very similar to Nokia E50's screen, they have exactly the same 320 x 240 resolution. The Nokia E50 and the Sony Ericsson P990 feature very similar processors, although the Sony Ericsson P990 also has more processing cores. The Sony Ericsson P990 features just a bit better camera than Nokia E50, because it has a much more megapixels back-facing camera.
The Sony Ericsson P990's memory capacity to install games and applications is just as good as Nokia E50's one, because although the Sony Ericsson P990 has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 81,92 MB internal memory. The Nokia E50 counts with improved battery duration than Sony Ericsson P990, because it has a 21% greater battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone between the ones we are comparing, Sony Ericsson P990 is also a bargain compared to others, which makes this phone an obvious call.
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