Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nokia 6650

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nokia 6650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2013 4:58 AM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare Nokia 6650 X Nokia 9290 Communicator 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia 6650 Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.7"
CSTN

128x160

0.3
MP

N/A

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 6650

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7 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	9 Advantages Nokia 6650
+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	CSTN - passive matrix
+640x200 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	128x160 pixels
+149 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	121 PPI
+4.5"165% Larger screen	vs	1.7"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+1300 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+7MB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+141 grams (4.94 ounces)73% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+25 millimeters (0.98 inches)8% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(back) 0.3MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+SupportedAdvantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G HSCSD	vs	+3G UMTSAdvantage The 3G UMTS network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+1.1Advantage Bluetooth 1.1 is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 1.1 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

5 Common items in both devices

4 thousand

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

proprietary audio output

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
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Model	9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Nokia 6650
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2001	9/26/2002
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	25 millimeters (0.98 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	52 x 133 millimeters (2.05 x 5.24 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
Display type	TFT LCD	CSTN - passive matrix
Screen size	4.5" inches	1.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~13.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	128x160 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	121 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	4 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	Nokia 6650
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Nokia Series OS S40 1st edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
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	Nokia 6650
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	SDRAM
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	7MB
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
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	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	HSCSD, GPRS, UMTS
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	Nokia 6650
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 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	Not supported
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	Nokia 6650
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	Nokia 6650
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	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
USB	Not supported	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	1.1
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	Nokia 6650
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLC-2
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	2.7 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS
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	External fixed 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: Bronze • Infrared port • Java games Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 6650
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