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T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide 26Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

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myTouch 4G Slide} 26 Advantages T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs 9290 Communicator} 1 Advantage Nokia 9290 Communicator
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)28 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs52MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR295 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8MB SDRAM
+4GB (1GB available)511 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB (2MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128MB MMC
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)93%
Thinner
vs27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+480x800 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x200 pixels
+252 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)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)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G HSCSD
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps334 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1520 mAh17%
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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen

5 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
HTML, XHTML, Flash player / WAP, HTML
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📱 Model features

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
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ModelmyTouch 4G Slide9290 Communicator
Other model namesT-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, HTC DoubleshotNokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandT-MobileNokia
Release date7/22/20116/1/2001
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceHTC Sense 3.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory768MB LPDDR28MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (1GB available)16MB (2MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.043 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 1700/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+WAV

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Battery capacity1520 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours8 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)230 hours (9.6 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 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, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• HAC M3/T3
• 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

T-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideNokia 9290 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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