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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) 32Points
8"
AMOLED

1968x2184

200
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)

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 Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB) vs 9290 Communicator} 2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)169 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs52MHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR5X1535 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8MB SDRAM
+512GB (476GB available)243711 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB (2MB available)
+215 grams (7.53 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)5 times
Thinner
vs27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO 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
+1968x2184 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x200 pixels
+367 PPI146%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+8"78%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 10MP + 12MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)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) 5000 Mbps116278 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, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4400 mAh2 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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, 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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 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
+IP48 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
 
ModelGalaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)9290 Communicator
Other model namesGalaxy Z Fold7 SM-F966B/Dual-SIMNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date7/25/2025, Announced: 7/9/20256/1/2001
Depth4.2 millimeters (0.17 inches)27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)143.2 x 1584 millimeters (5.64 x 62.36 in)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight215 grams (7.53 ounces)244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 8.9 mm x 72.8 x 158.4
Plastic body
Protection against water and othersIP48 certified: dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size8" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~9.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1968x2184 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: Dynamic 2X LTPO AMOLED 6.5" (1080x2520), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
System versionAndroid 16Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 8feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AC) (3nm)32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1200MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1995920 (v10)
Geekbench: 9152 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8MB SDRAM
Internal storage512GB (476GB available)
UFS 4.0
16MB (2MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 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 Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.4µmPDAF
Not supported
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.6µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extras8K@30fps
4K@60fps
1080p@60/120/240fps
720p@960fps
10-bit HDR
HDR10+
Extra cover camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 24mm 1.12µm)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length18mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
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

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LENot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Battery capacity4400 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered230 hours (9.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint
• Samsung DeX
• 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

Galaxy Z Fold 7 (SM-F966B/DS 512GB)Nokia 9290 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.21W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.418W/kg (head), 1.242W/kg (body)feature not registered
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