| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $180.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 10 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2008, August. Released 2008, October |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.59 in) |
| Weight | 97 g (3.42 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 16M colors |
| Size | 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~33.1% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density) | |
| Features | Touch-sensitive Navi wheel | |
| Platform | OS | Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI |
| CPU | 369 MHz ARM 11 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included |
| Internal | 50MB | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash | |
| Video | 480p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA videocall camera |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Features |
MP4/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player Photo/video editor Organizer Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Voice command/dial Push to Talk TV-out Predictive text input |
|
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F) |
| Stand-by | Up to 372 h (2G) / Up to 305 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 3 h 30 min (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black |
| SAR | 1.42 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.17 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 180 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 71dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -91.8dB / Crosstalk -73.5dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Nokia N79
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the Nokia N79 presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive responsive IPS LCD measuring 2.4 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Unisoc 6533G. Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 1200mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The Nokia N79 proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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