Nokia 9290 Communicator vs Tecno Phantom X

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

10/14/2021 6:05 PM, updated: 10/23/2021 7:31 PM

Compare Tecno Phantom X X Nokia 9290 Communicator 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Tecno Phantom X Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Phantom X

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!

2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator	vs	30 Advantages Tecno Phantom X
+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
52MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)81 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X1023 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MB (2MB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)113663 times More internal storage for applications and files
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+201 grams (7.04 ounces)21% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2 times Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousand	vs	+16 million3999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels19 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+385 PPI158% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.7"49% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 8MPAdvantage 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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6976 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, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+4700 mAh3 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) (dedicated 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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 2.0 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 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

3 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front/back

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
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Model	9290 Communicator	Phantom X
Other model names	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America	Tecno Phantom X (AC8)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Tecno
Release date	6/1/2001	6/24/2021
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	73.8 x 163.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.44 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 309055 (v8) Geekbench: 1670 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16MB (2MB available)	256GB (222GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.043 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP telephoto f/2.450mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.3120°1/4"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	Not supported	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2105°1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	Not supported	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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	Tecno Phantom X
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	Not supported	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
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	Tecno Phantom X
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: Starry Night Blue, Monet Summer • HIOS 7.6 • Liquid Cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9290 Communicator	Tecno Phantom X
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