Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Motorola RAZR V3i

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Motorola RAZR V3i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2013 9:23 AM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare Motorola RAZR V3i X Nokia 9290 Communicator 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola RAZR V3i Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP

N/A

710
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR V3i

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5 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	11 Advantages Motorola RAZR V3i
+640x200 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x220 pixels
+149 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	128 PPI
+4.5"105% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+1300 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	710 mAh
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+12MB5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMC	vs	+Until 512MB microSD3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)144% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)94% Thinner
4 thousand	vs	+260 thousand64 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supported	vs	+(back) 1.2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+SupportedAdvantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps12% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
proprietary audio output	vs	+via mini-USBAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+1.2Advantage Bluetooth 1.2 is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

5 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

2G HSCSD / 2G GPRS

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
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Model	9290 Communicator	RAZR V3i
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Motorola V3i, Motorola Razr V3i, V3t, V3r
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2001	11/8/2005
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	53 x 98 millimeters (2.09 x 3.86 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~29.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	128 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	Motorola RAZR V3i
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	12MB
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 512MB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
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	0.048 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	GPRS
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	Motorola RAZR V3i
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
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	Motorola RAZR V3i
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
USB	Not supported	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	proprietary audio output	via mini-USB
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	1.2
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	710 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	feature not registered
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: Silver • Second CSTN display 96x80 pixels, 4096 colors • Games downloadable • Apple iTunes compatible Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Motorola RAZR V3i
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