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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nokia 3310 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3310 (2017) X Nokia 9290 Communicator 04Points
Nokia 9290 Communicator
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008) Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X
Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)

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9290 Communicator} 4 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator vs 3310 2017 (TA-1008)} 15 Advantages Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
+640x200 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+4.5"87%
Larger screen		vs2.4"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+1300 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+360MHz 32bit Single-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB (2MB available)vs+32MB (16MB available)7 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+80 grams (2.8 ounces)2 times
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)111%
Thinner
4 thousandvs+260 thousand64 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
149 PPIvs+167 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G HSCSDvs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+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)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
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Model9290 Communicator3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaNokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1008
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/20013/1/2017
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)51 x 115.6 millimeters (2.01 x 4.55 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)80 grams (2.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~30.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI167 PPI
Colors4 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalNokia Series OS 30+
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit32bit: MediaTek MT6260
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 360MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
RAM memory8MB SDRAM SDRAM
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)32MB (16MB available)
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
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 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported2 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (640x480) 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.263
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
SensorsNot supportedNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Battery capacity1300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours22 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)744 hours (31 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
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: Warm Red, Dark Blue, Yellow, Grey
• Gameloft Snake Xenzia
• WH-108 headset

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorNokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
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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