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Nokia N81 8GB Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8

Posted: 29 Aug 2007
Market Status: Released

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User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 26 Sep 2005
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSSymbian (9.2) S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1Symbian (9.1) S60 3rd Edition 
Form factorSliderCandybar 
Dimensions4.01 x 1.96 x 0.70 inches (102 x 50 x 17.9 mm)4.09 x 1.97 x 0.78 inches (104 x 50 x 20 mm) 
Weight4.93 oz (140 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.06 oz (115 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys, Music control keys (2)Numeric keypad, Soft keys (2) 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size2.4 inches  
Resolution240 x 320 pixels176 x 208 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

167 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 216262 144 
Battery
Talk time4.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		3.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time17.0 days (408 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		10.2 days (245 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)3.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		  
Music playback11.50 hours  
Gaming6.00 hours  
Capacity1050 mAh1100 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 369 MHz, ARM11  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

96 MB RAM / 128 MB ROM  
Built-in storage8 GB0.01 GB 
Storage expansion microSD 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
FlashYes  
FeaturesDigital zoomWhite balance presets, Digital zoom, Night mode, Self-timer 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (15 fps)Yes 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing cameraYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, RA, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, M4A (Apple lossless) 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP, RealVideo 7, RealVideo 8, RealVideo 9, RealVideo 10MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP 
RadioFM, Stereo, Visual RadioFM, Visual Radio 
Internet browsing
BrowserS60 OSS Browser  
supportsHTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash Lite (2.0)HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash Lite (1.1) 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS2100 MHz  
DataUMTS, EDGEEDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Converter, World clock, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text inputSMS, MMS (T9), Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.0, CLDC 1.1Midp 2.0, CLDC 1.1 
API JSR-75, JSR-120, JSR-184, JSR-185 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0, EDR2.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g  
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBProprietary 
FeaturesMass storage device  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
OtherUPnP, Computer sync, SyncML, VoIPComputer sync, SyncML 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (64 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
OtherVoice dialing (Speaker independent), Voice commands, Voice recording, Push-to-Talk, PresenceVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, Push-to-Talk 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

18 Sep 200709 Feb 2006 
FCC ID value: OW3RM-179 linkFCC ID value: LJPRM-38 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.22 W/kg0.88 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.52 W/kg0.44 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
EU SAR   
Head0.96 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced29 Aug 200726 Sep 2005 

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