The Nokia N72 and Nokia N73 are very similar handsets. Both are from the "Nseries" range of Nokia phones and both models have been discontinued. You can buy secondhand phones cheaply, however, especially if you shop around online. To compare the N72 with the N73, study the specifications of each handset to identify differences before deciding which has features that better suit your needs.
Instructions
1. Find full specification lists for both models online. Print them out for easy comparison. You won't find these on the Nokia website, as only current models are listed. Plenty of mobile phone comparison and review sites list full specifications of discontinued models.
2. Compare the physical appearance and dimensions of the phones. The N73 is slightly lighter and slimmer. Its keyboard is also smaller, with smaller keys. If color is important to you, bear in mind the N72 comes in black or pink while the N73 can be found in silver, plum, white or red.
3. Compare the cameras. The N72 has a 2-megapixel camera with 20x digital zoom and flash. The video function has a 4x digital zoom and records in MPEG4 format. The N73 is better quality, with a 3.2-megapixel camera. Video can be recorded in either 3GP or MPEG4 formats, another advantage, while a second inward-facing VGA camera -- missing on the N72 -- allows for video calls.
4. Consider what sort of connectivity you require. The N72 supports 2G only while the N73 is available in 2G or 3G. You need a 3G phone to use wireless Internet, or video calling. If you only want your phone for calling and/or texting, 2G is acceptable.
5. Decide how much memory you require. The N72 has a total internal memory of only 20 megabytes, while the N73 has 42 megabytesand 64 megabytes of RAM. SD mini-cards which add lots of extra memory are available to purchase for the N73.
6. Consider how important battery life is to you. The two models are very similar as far as talk time is concerned, both with just over three and a half hours. However, the N73 (3G) has a much longer standby time: 370 hours compared with the N72's 260 hours.
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