Nokia 9290 Communicator vs LG Swift GT540

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs LG Swift GT540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2016 12:53 PM, updated: 5/18/2020 11:14 AM

Compare LG Swift GT540 X Nokia 9290 Communicator 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

23Points LG Swift GT540 Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Swift GT540

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!

1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	23 Advantages LG Swift GT540
+4.5"50% Larger screen	vs	3"
52MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core11 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB SDRAM31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+256MB (130MB available)64 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMC	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)112% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)109% Thinner
4 thousand	vs	+260 thousand64 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels20% Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+192 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)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	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

6 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
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Model	9290 Communicator	Swift GT540
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	LG GT540 Swift, LG-GT540
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	6/1/2001	5/1/2010
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	109 x 54.5 millimeters (4.29 x 2.15 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	260 thousand
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	LG Swift GT540
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	256MB (130MB available)
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.043 Mbps	7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
USB	Not supported	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) LGIP-400N
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6.3 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML
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, White, Pink • 2GB microSD included • LG 3Way Sync Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	LG Swift GT540
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