Nokia 3120 vs Nokia 9210 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 vs Nokia 9210 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2013 10:18 AM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:01 PM

Compare Nokia 9210 Communicator X Nokia 3120 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.6"
CSTN

128x128

N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia 9210 Communicator Compare Nokia 3120 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9210 Communicator

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3 Advantages Nokia 3120	vs	9 Advantages Nokia 9210 Communicator
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)190% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)38% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
473KB	vs	+32MB (18MB available)38 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
CSTN - passive matrix	vs	+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
128x128 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
113 PPI	vs	+149 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.6"	vs	+4.5"181% Larger screen
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
(2G GPRS) 0.036 Mbps	vs	+(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps19% 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

6 Common items in both devices

4 thousand

2G GPRS / 2G HSCSD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

proprietary audio output

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
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Model	Nokia 3120	9210 Communicator
Other model names	Nokia 3120 RH-19	Nokia 9210i Communicator, Nokia 9210c Communicator
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2004	5/1/2002
Depth	19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 102 millimeters (1.81 x 4.02 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Display type	CSTN - passive matrix	TFT LCD
Screen size	1.6" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~17.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	128x128 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	113 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	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 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 1st edition	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 3120	Nokia 9210 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 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
RAM memory	feature not registered	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	473KB	32MB (18MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 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	0.036 Mbps	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	CSD, GPRS	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 3120	Nokia 9210 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 3120	Nokia 9210 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 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MIDI	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	Not supported
Audio output	proprietary audio output	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 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BR-5C / 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	6 hours	8 hours
Standby	410 hours (17.1 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Monophonic
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Lime Tree Green, Iron Blue • Java Games (Snake, Beach Rally, Bowling) • Pop-Port (USB and Charger) Java framework	• Colors: Gray • Serial connection with cable owner • Infrared port • Video player • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3120	Nokia 9210 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