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BlackBerry 7290 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7290 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.6"
TFT

240x160

N/A
4MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) Compare BlackBerry 7290 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)

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7290} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 7290 vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
4MBvs+1GB LPDDR2255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32MBvs+32GB (28GB available)895 times
More internal storage for applications and files
22 millimeters (0.87 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)132%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x160 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
111 PPIvs+316 PPI185%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+4.65"79%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps2082 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1vs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

1 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
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ModelBlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 7290, AT&T BlackBerry 7290Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date9/29/200412/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth22 millimeters (0.87 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 113 millimeters (2.93 x 4.45 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.6" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~23.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x160 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)111 PPI316 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.0Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
ChipsetARM 9EJ-S Core32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
RAM memory4MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32MB32GB (28GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.048 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRSCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth1.13.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours12 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmos Black, Satin Blue, Steel Blue
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 7290Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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