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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs LG Optimus 3D Max 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
28Points LG Optimus 3D Max (P720) Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X
4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)

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9290 Communicator} 1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Optimus 3D Max (P720)} 28 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core27 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+8GB (5GB available)2559 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+148 grams (5.18 ounces)65%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)181%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage
TFT NOVA IPS 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+217 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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+) 21 Mbps487 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+1520 mAh17%
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+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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

3 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
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Model9290 CommunicatorOptimus 3D Max (P720)
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaLG Optimus 3D Max P720, LGP720, LG-P720, LG CX2
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
BrandNokiaLG
Release date6/1/20014/23/2012
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI217 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540 365Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
RAM memory8MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
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 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/2100
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 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(dual camera)
5 megapixels
5MP 3D AF
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 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 supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
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 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
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 supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1520 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours3 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
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
• LG Optimus UI
• 3D display with 600 nits brightness
• 720p@30fps 3D video capture
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorLG Optimus 3D Max (P720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.692W/kg (head), 0.836W/kg (body)
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