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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs HTC Rhyme (S510B)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs HTC Rhyme 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
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Rhyme (S510B)

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!

9290 Communicator} 2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Rhyme (S510B)} 25 Advantages HTC Rhyme (S510B)
+4.5"22%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core19 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAMvs+768MB LPDDR295 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+130 grams (4.55 ounces)88%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+10.85 millimeters (0.43 inches)149%
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+480x800 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+252 PPI69%
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+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 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 sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1600 mAh23%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+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.

3 Common items in both devices
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 Rhyme (S510B)
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Model9290 CommunicatorRhyme (S510B)
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaHTC Rhyme S510b, HTC Rhyme GSM, HTC Bliss
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date6/1/20019/29/2011
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)10.85 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)60.8 x 119 millimeters (2.39 x 4.69 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI252 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
RAM memory8MB SDRAM768MB 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 Rhyme (S510B)
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
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 Rhyme (S510B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours6.8 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Clearwater blue, Hourglass gold, Plum purple
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI 3.5
• HAC M4/T4
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot up to 5 devices
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Rhyme (S510B)
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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