Samsung SGH-C520 vs Nokia 9210 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between Samsung SGH-C520 vs Nokia 9210 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2013 10:18 AM, updated: 11/17/2019 5:23 PM

Compare Nokia 9210 Communicator X Samsung SGH-C520 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.67"
TFT

128x160

0.3
MP

N/A

750
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia 9210 Communicator Compare Samsung SGH-C520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9210 Communicator

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7 Advantages Samsung SGH-C520	vs	9 Advantages Nokia 9210 Communicator
+74 grams (2.59 ounces)2 times Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)48% Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+65 thousand15 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+(back) 0.3MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps12% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
600KB	vs	+32MB (18MB available)30 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
128x160 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
123 PPI	vs	+149 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.67"	vs	+4.5"169% Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use
750 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+proprietary audio outputAdvantage Best output for headset
WAP	vs	+WAP, HTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

6 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

TFT LCD

2G GPRS / 2G HSCSD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
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Model	Samsung SGH-C520	9210 Communicator
Other model names	Samsung C520	Nokia 9210i Communicator, Nokia 9210c Communicator
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	7/7/2008	5/1/2002
Depth	18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	45.1 x 84.4 millimeters (1.78 x 3.32 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	74 grams (2.59 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	1.67" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	128x160 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	123 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	65 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
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Chipset	32bit	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 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
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
RAM memory	SDRAM	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	600KB	32MB (18MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 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	Dual-Band 900/1800	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	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	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
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 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
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	feature not registered	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	Not supported
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	750 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	8 hours
Standby	260 hours (10.8 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 Communicator
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	WAP	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red, White • Phonebook with 500 entries • PC Sync Application Java framework	• Colors: Gray • Serial connection with cable owner • Infrared port • Video player • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung SGH-C520	Nokia 9210 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