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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nextbit Robin

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nextbit robin 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
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nextbit Robin

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!

9290 Communicator} 2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Robin} 29 Advantages Nextbit Robin
+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core60 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR3383 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)vs+32GB (24GB available)12287 times
More internal storage for applications and files
244 grams (8.54 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)68%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)3 times
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS 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+1080x1920 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+424 PPI185%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.2"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+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 HSCSDvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3487 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, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2680 mAh106%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
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
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
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Model9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaNextbit robin, Nextbit ether, NB-RG01, NB-RG02
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Global, International), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaNextbit
Release date6/1/20019/1/2015
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)72 x 149 millimeters (2.83 x 5.87 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI424 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
RAM memory8MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.043 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
USBNot supportedUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2680 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours13 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
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, HTML5
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: Mint, Midnight, Ember
• Nextbit OS UI
• 2 stereo speakers
• 100GB online
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNextbit Robin
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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