Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nokia 7230

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Nokia 7230 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 Nokia 7230 X Nokia 9290 Communicator 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Nokia 7230 Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 7230

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!

4 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	16 Advantages Nokia 7230
+640x200 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+4.5"87% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+1300 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	860 mAh
8MB SDRAM	vs	+64MB7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+128MB (45MB available)22 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	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)144% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+14.75 millimeters (0.58 inches)83% Thinner
4 thousand	vs	+260 thousand64 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
149 PPI	vs	+167 PPI12% 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	+QVGA (320x240)Advantage 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
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	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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.

4 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
Change model
Model	9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Nokia 7230 US
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2001	3/15/2010
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	14.75 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	48 x 98 millimeters (1.89 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	Nokia 7230
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~37.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	167 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	Nokia 7230
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
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 7230
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	64MB
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	128MB (45MB available)
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
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
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, EDGE, 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 7230
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	QVGA (320x240) 8 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	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	Nokia 7230
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 7230
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, eAAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
USB	Not supported	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	Not supported	2.1 + A2DP
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 7230
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4CT
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	3.7 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	395 hours (16.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	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: Graphite, Hot Pink • Flight Mode • Nokia Maps • Nokia Life Tools Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Nokia 7230
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