Nokia N-Gage vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

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

1/14/2013 9:23 AM, updated: 6/3/2019 9:00 PM

Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X Nokia N-Gage 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

176x208

N/A

16MB
RAM

Single-core

850
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia 9290 Communicator Compare Nokia N-Gage X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N-Gage

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!

12 Advantages Nokia N-Gage	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator
+104MHz 32bit Single-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	52MHz 32bit Single-core
+16MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8MB SDRAM
+16MB (3.49MB available)74% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16MB (2MB available)
+Until 8GB MMC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128MB MMC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)78% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)34% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+Symbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition PearlAdvantage Symbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition Pearl is newer and safer	vs	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
+(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps12% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+2.5mm jackAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+1.1Advantage Bluetooth 1.1 is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+USB 1.1 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
176x208 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
130 PPI	vs	+149 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"	vs	+4.5"114% Larger screen
850 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

6 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

4 thousand

2G GPRS / 2G HSCSD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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 N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Change model
Model	Nokia N-Gage	9290 Communicator
Other model names	Nokia N-Gage NEM-4, Nokia Starship	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2003	6/1/2001
Depth	20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 133.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.26 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.1" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~15.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x208 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	130 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	4 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 N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
System version	Symbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition Pearl	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 104MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory	16MB SDRAM	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16MB (3.49MB available)	16MB (2MB available)
External storage	Until 8GB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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	0.048 Mbps	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
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	CSD, HSCSD
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 N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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 N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, AAC	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
USB	USB 1.1 proprietary connector	Not supported
Audio output	2.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.1	Not supported
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	850 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	8 hours
Standby	175 hours (7.3 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call control	Voice dialing	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • Five-way directional controller Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N-Gage	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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