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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs HTC EVO 3D (X515)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs HTC EVO 3D phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 3D (X515)

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9290 Communicator} 1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator vs EVO 3D (X515)} 29 Advantages HTC EVO 3D (X515)
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core28 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR2127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)511 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)44%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)123%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+256 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G HSCSDvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps334 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1730 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+ specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
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Model9290 CommunicatorEVO 3D (X515)
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaHTC EVO 3D X515, HTC EVO 3D GSM, HTC Shooter PG86300
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date6/1/20017/1/2011
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI256 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
RAM memory8MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.043 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
BluetoothNot supported3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours7.8 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot 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: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D display
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• SRS virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Dual 5MP camera (2MP 3D capture, 720p 3D video capture)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC EVO 3D (X515)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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