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Nokia 9290 Communicator vs TCL 20 SE (T671E)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9290 Communicator vs TCL 20 SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.82"
IPS

720x1640

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? TCL 20 SE (T671E)

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9290 Communicator} 1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator vs 20 SE (T671E)} 30 Advantages TCL 20 SE (T671E)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)71 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR3511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)53247 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128MB MMCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC2047 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
244 grams (8.54 ounces)vs+206 grams (7.21 ounces)18%
Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)197%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+720x1640 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+263 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.82"52%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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 HSCSDvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3487 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
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Model9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Other model namesNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for AmericaTCL 20 SE (T671E) 128GB+4GB RAM
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Latin America)Mexico
(Latin America), Mexico
BrandNokiaTCL
Release date6/1/20014/26/2021, Announced: 1/11/2021
Depth27 millimeters (1.06 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)77.14 x 172.08 millimeters (3.04 x 6.77 in)
Weight244 grams (8.54 ounces)206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI263 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
System versionSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition CrystalAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Chipset32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (SM4250) (11nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 610 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 146080 (v9)
Geekbench: 814 (v5.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
RAM memory8MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16MB (2MB available)128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.043 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSDGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/5"1.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolutionNot supported8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsWAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
BluetoothNot supported5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot 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: Nuit Black, Aurora Green
• TCL UI 3
• 2.5D screen
• Dual speakers stereo
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9290 CommunicatorTCL 20 SE (T671E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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