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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs LG K8 2017 (X240H)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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9290 Communicator} 0 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator vs K8 2017 (X240H)} 26 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H)
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core40 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR3191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)4607 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)65%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)2 times
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+294 PPI97%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G HSCSDvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3487 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, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2500 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

2 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
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Model9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaTelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
MexicoPuerto Rico
Mexico, Puerto Rico
BrandNokiaLG
Release date6/1/20013/1/2017
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI294 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
RAM memory8MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.043 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours3.2 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• MMC 16MB card included
• Serial connection with cable owner
• Infrared port
• Video player
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels
• Java framework
• Colors: Indigo, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG K8 2017 (X240H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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