Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

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

6/10/2013 7:29 PM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness X Nokia 9290 Communicator 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.8"
MONO

240x320

N/A

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

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!

7 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
+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	Monochromatic
+4 thousand1999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+640x200 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+4.5"150% Larger screen	vs	1.8"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+2GB1023 times More internal storage for applications and files
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+70 grams (2.45 ounces)2 times Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)108% Thinner
149 PPI	vs	+222 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2G HSCSD	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

proprietary audio output

WAP, HTML

+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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Model	9290 Communicator	Xperia Pureness
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, Sony Ericsson X5
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2001	12/3/2009
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	70 grams (2.45 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Display type	TFT LCD	Monochromatic
Screen size	4.5" inches	1.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~22.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	222 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	2
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	feature not registered
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	2GB
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not 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	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	feature not registered
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	2.1 + 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	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	feature not registered
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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	WAP, HTML
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: Black • Transparent screen • NetFront browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness
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