Nokia 9290 Communicator vs BlackBerry Curve 8310

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs BlackBerry Curve 8310 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2013 4:37 PM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 8310 X Nokia 9290 Communicator 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

16Points BlackBerry Curve 8310 Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Curve 8310

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	16 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8310
+640x200 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+4.5"80% Larger screen	vs	2.5"
+1300 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1100 mAh
52MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+312MHz 32bit Single-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAM	vs	+16MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+64MB31 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMC	vs	+Until 4GB microSD31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)120% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)74% Thinner
4 thousand	vs	+65 thousand15 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
149 PPI	vs	+160 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)40% More apps available to download and use
2G HSCSD	vs	+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

5 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

WAP, HTML

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
Change model
Model	9290 Communicator	Curve 8310
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	AT&T RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2001	7/1/2007
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	60 x 107 millimeters (2.36 x 4.21 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	160 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 Curve 8310
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (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 Curve 8310
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	16MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	64MB
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
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	0.236 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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 Curve 8310
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Only digital zoom
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 Curve 8310
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 Curve 8310
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	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
USB	Not supported	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1100 mAh
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)	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
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: Silver • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	BlackBerry Curve 8310
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