Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/25/2018 12:20 AM, updated: 4/6/2020 1:31 PM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Nokia 9290 Communicator 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	29 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core83 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4767 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+256GB (243GB available)124415 times More internal storage for applications and files
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)36% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2 times Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousand	vs	+16 million3999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+1080x2240 pixels18 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+408 PPI174% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.1"36% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)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 HSCSD	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps27906 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Temperature, Hall effect, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	9290 Communicator	P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2001	4/1/2018
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	16 million
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	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.043 Mbps	1200/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	Not supported	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	22 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
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