Nokia 1100 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 1100 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/16/2013 8:46 PM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X Nokia 1100 02Points

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N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Nokia 9290 Communicator Compare Nokia 1100 X

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4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9290 Communicator

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2 Advantages Nokia 1100	vs	14 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator
+86 grams (3.01 ounces)184% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+20 millimeters (0.79 inches)35% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
100KB	vs	+16MB (2MB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Monochromatic	vs	+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2	vs	+4 thousand1999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
96x65 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels20 times Higher resolution screen
Not supported	vs	+149 PPIAdvantage Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+4.5"Advantage Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+2G HSCSDAdvantage The 2G HSCSD network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(2G HSCSD) 0.043 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
850 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supported	vs	+proprietary audio outputAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+WAP, HTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

2 Common items in both devices

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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Model	Nokia 1100	9290 Communicator
Other model names	Nokia 1100b for USA, Nokia 1100a, Nokia 1100i	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2003	6/1/2001
Depth	20 millimeters (0.79 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 106 millimeters (1.81 x 4.17 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	86 grams (3.01 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display type	Monochromatic	TFT LCD
Screen size	feature not registered	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	feature not registered	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	96x65 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	feature not registered	149 PPI
Colors	2	4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory	feature not registered	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	100KB	16MB (2MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	CSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	feature not registered	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	Not supported
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	850 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	8 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Not supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Monophonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	Not supported	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Orange • Flashlight • Games Snake II and Space Impact+ • Phonebook with 50 entries	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 1100	Nokia 9290 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered