Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6.1 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2019 8:13 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 4:17 PM

Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9290 Communicator Compare Nokia 6.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)

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32 Advantages Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)84 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	52MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR4383 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)11263 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16MB (2MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC2047 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128MB MMC
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)2 times Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million3999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+401 PPI169% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G HSCSD
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3487 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh131% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

2 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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Model	6.1 (TA-1016)	9290 Communicator
Other model names	Nokia 6 2018 Single-Sim (3GB RAM), HMD Plate 2	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	5/6/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018	6/1/2001
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	Android One edition	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16MB (2MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	8 hours
Standby	507 hours (21.1 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6.1 (TA-1016)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold	• 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 6.1 (TA-1016)	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