Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB) vs Nokia 9290 Communicator

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 9290 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Nokia 9290 Communicator X Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia 9290 Communicator Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

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30 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 9290 Communicator
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)84 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	52MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8MB SDRAM
+64GB (51GB available)26111 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16MB (2MB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3 times Thinner	vs	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million3999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels17 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+403 PPI170% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+5.99"33% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G HSCSD
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13952 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	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh131% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+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
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	9290 Communicator
Other model names	Xiaomi A2 M1804D2SG (64GB + 4GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne	Nokia 9290, Nokia 9210 Communicator for America
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Nokia
Release date	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018	6/1/2001
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8) Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16MB (2MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	0.043 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	Not supported
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	Not supported
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold • Android One • Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376 • Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376 • WiFi display	• 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
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)	Nokia 9290 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)	feature not registered