Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)

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

3/10/2013 8:07 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:25 PM

Compare Samsung Gravity X Nokia 9290 Communicator 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459) Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP

N/A

800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)

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!

5 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
+640x200 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x220 pixels
+149 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	134 PPI
+4.5"114% Larger screen	vs	2.1"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+1300 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	800 mAh
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+60MB29 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMC	vs	+Until 4GB microSD31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)100% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+17.8 millimeters (0.7 inches)52% Thinner
4 thousand	vs	+260 thousand64 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supported	vs	+(back) 1.3MPAdvantage 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	+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

5 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

proprietary audio output

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
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Model	9290 Communicator	Gravity (SGH-T459)
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	T-Mobile Samsung Gravity 1 T459, Samsung SGH-T459
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2001	11/18/2008
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	17.8 millimeters (0.7 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	53.3 x 114.3 millimeters (2.1 x 4.5 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	134 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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	32bit
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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	60MB
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
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	0.236 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
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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
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, H.263
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	2.0 + 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	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
Call control	Not supported	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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Aqua on white, Lime on gray Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Samsung Gravity (SGH-T459)
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