Yesterday I posted a quick chart that was supposed to add to the features/specifications chart comparison that Apple Released comparing the iPhone to some of the competing phones including the n95, Blackjack, Blackberry Curve and Treo 750 . That post received a bunch of hits, but several commenters pointed out some mistakes in the chart I posted as well as some missing specs. So in another attempt I'm trying this again. This time I've added back the Curve 8300 and the Treo 750 to the chart just as Apple did and I've added some additional specs as well.
In the end, I'm not sure which one wins on the specifications and features list. I will be the first to admit the iPhone is different and has the intagible "look and feel" factor going for it by a large margin. The multi-touch interface is just amazingly cool. I saw another tv commercial for the iPhone last night and I am always blown away by how cool it is. I think time will tell how the slower edge network speed will affect the functionality. Another thing I'll be interested is how people will fare with the touchscreen interface. Will it be difficult to use (dialing phone numbers without buttons)? Will the smudges on the screen be a problem? Will the glass display be a bad thing or will it really be an advantage over the plastic?
This much I know. The interface is really cool, the iTunes support and the ability to use it with iPod docking solutions all will make this a popular device. I would probably buy one if I had the money to do it. Speaking of price, I didn't include that on the chart because that will fluctuate over time, but right now you should be able to get the iPhone for cheaper than the N95, but not cheaper then the 8300 or the 750.
Let me know in the comments which one you like better. Are you planning on buying one of these in the next few months? Is an iPhone in your future?
Apple iPhone | Nokia N95 | Samsung Blackjack | Blackberry Curve 8300 | Palm Treo 750 | |
Thickness | 11.6 mm | 21 mm | 11.7mm | 15.5 mm | 22 mm |
Overall Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 in. | 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.8 in. | 4.5 x 2.3 x 0.46 in. | 4.2 x 4.0 x 0.6 in. | 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. |
Weight | 135g | 120g | 106g | 111g | 153g |
Screen size | 3.5 in. | 2.6 in. | 2.2 in. | 2.5 in. | 2.5 in. |
Storage | 4gb or 8gb | up to 2gb microSD | up to 2gb microSD | up to 2gb microSD | up to 2gb microSD |
Display Surface | Glass | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Touchscreen | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Replacable Battery | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Talk Time | 8hrs | 6.5hrs | 5.5hrs | 4hrs | 4hrs |
Keyboard - see while typing | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
View Flash Apps | Not at this time | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GPS | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Quad Band | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Data Network Speed | Edge 200 kbps max | 3g 385 kbps max | HSDPA 385 kbps max | Edge 200 kbps max | HSDPA 385 kbps max |
Bluetooth | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
FM Radio | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Camera | 2mp | 5mp + 2nd | 1.3mp + 2nd | 1.3mp + 2nd | 1.3mp |
Removable SIM | Not Sure | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |