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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Nokia 9290 Communicator 02Points
Nokia 9290 Communicator
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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25Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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9290 Communicator} 2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Windows Phone 8S} 25 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+4.5"13%
Larger screen		vs4"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core23 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR263 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)vs+4GB2047 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+113 grams (3.96 ounces)116%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)163%
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+233 PPI56%
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+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1700 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
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+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
2 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
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Model9290 CommunicatorWindows Phone 8S
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date6/1/200111/1/2012
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI233 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory8MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)4GB
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
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 supportedSupported
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

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gray
β€’ MMC 16MB card included
β€’ Serial connection with cable owner
β€’ Infrared port
β€’ Video player
β€’ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
β€’ Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorHTC Windows Phone 8S
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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