Nokia 9290 Communicator vs BlackBerry 7100t

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs BlackBerry 7100t phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/26/2013 8:18 PM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare BlackBerry 7100t X Nokia 9290 Communicator 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

10Points BlackBerry 7100t Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.36"
TFT

240x260

N/A

4MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? BlackBerry 7100t

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5 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	10 Advantages BlackBerry 7100t
+8MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4MB
+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+640x200 pixels105% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x260 pixels
+4.5"91% Larger screen	vs	2.36"
+WAP, HTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+32MB15 times More internal storage for applications and files
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)103% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+19 millimeters (0.75 inches)42% Thinner
4 thousand	vs	+65 thousand15 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
149 PPI	vs	+150 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps12% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
proprietary audio output	vs	+2.5mm jackAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+1.1Advantage Bluetooth 1.1 is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

5 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

2G HSCSD / 2G GPRS

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
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Model	9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7105t
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2001	10/1/2004
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	58 x 119 millimeters (2.28 x 4.69 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	240x260 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	150 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	65 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 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	BlackBerry OS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	ARM 9EJ-S Core
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM9EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	4MB
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	32MB
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
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	0.043 Mbps	0.048 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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, HSCSD	GPRS
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 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
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	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
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 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	WAV	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
USB	Not supported	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	proprietary audio output	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	1.1
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	feature not registered
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	4 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic
Web browser	WAP, HTML	WAP
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not 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: Blue on silver • Wallpapers Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry 7100t
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