Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

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

12/14/2022 4:38 AM, updated: 12/14/2022 10:14 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Pro-I X Nokia 9290 Communicator 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Sony Xperia Pro-I Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Pro-I

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!

1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	34 Advantages Sony Xperia Pro-I
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)99 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAM	vs	+12GB LPDDR51535 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+512GB (455GB available)232959 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC8191 times More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+211 grams (7.39 ounces)16% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2 times Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousand	vs	+1 billion249999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels48 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+643 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.5"44% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
2G HSCSD	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps46511 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

2 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
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Model	9290 Communicator	Xperia Pro-I
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Sony Xperia Pro-I (XQ-BE62, XQ-BE42, XQ-BE72, XQ-BE52)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	6/1/2001	12/2/2021, Announced: 10/26/2021
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ HDR BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 725985 (v9) Geekbench: 3540 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.043 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	America version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.450mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	2.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
USB	Not supported	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	Not supported	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
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	Supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Frosted Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Sony Xperia Pro-I
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