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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) 33Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)

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!

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) vs 9290 Communicator} 1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)90 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs52MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR51023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8MB SDRAM
+128GB (109GB available)55807 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB (2MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC8191 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128MB MMC
+213 grams (7.46 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2 times
Thinner
vs27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+1080x2340 pixels19 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x200 pixels
+390 PPI162%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+6.6"47%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs2G HSCSD
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps69766 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Hall effect, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

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.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
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ModelGalaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)9290 Communicator
Other model names๊ฐค๋Ÿญ์‹œ ํ€€ํ…€5 ์‚ฌ์—…์žํ–ฅ (SKT), Galaxy Quantum5Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/20246/1/2001
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Plastic body
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
System versionAndroid 14Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58MB SDRAM
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
16MB (2MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps0.043 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6CSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
Not supported
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACWAV

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LENot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Battery capacity5000 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered230 hours (9.6 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemonโ€ข Colors: Gray
โ€ข MMC 16MB card included
โ€ข Serial connection with cable owner
โ€ข Infrared port
โ€ข Video player
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
โ€ข Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Nokia 9290 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.629W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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