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Nokia N79

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Nokia N79

2008 • Symbian • 2G, 3G

Nokia N79 matters as a Nokia phone in 2008 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 5 MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Specifications

Release year2008
OSSymbian
Network2G, 3G
Display2.4" / TFT, 16M colors / 240 x 320
Battery1200 mAh
MemoryRAM 50 MB, Storage 50 MB
CameraMain 5 MP, Front -
Body97 g / 110 mm x 49 mm x 15 mm
Network technologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Network speedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
GPRSClass 11
EDGEClass 32
Announced2008.0
StatusDiscontinued
SIMMini-SIM
Screen/body ratio33.1
CPU369 MHz ARM 11
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Internal memory50MB
RAM text0.048828125
Main camera text5.0
Main camera featuresCarl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Main camera video480p@30fps
Selfie camera textVGA videocall camera
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology
Bluetooth2.0
GPSYes, with A-GPS; Nokia Maps
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS; FM transmitter
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer
Battery typeRemovable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
ColorsCanvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
PriceUSD 264.6

Why This Model Matters

Nokia N79 matters as a Nokia phone in 2008 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 5 MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Descriptions

Nokia N79 is a Nokia phone released in 2008. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Symbian software, 2G and 3G connectivity, 2.4" display, 1200 mAh battery, and 50 MB storage.

Nokia N79 fits into Nokia's lineup as a phone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G and 3G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include 369 MHz ARM 11 chipset, camera features such as Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, stereo fm radio, rds; fm transmitter, and expandable storage, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.

For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices from 2008, Nokia N79 is useful as a reference point for what a phone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 50 MB of storage, 1200 mAh battery capacity, and 5 MP main camera.

On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia N79 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as TFT, 16M colors and 110 x 49 x 15 mm and 97 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.