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Sony Ericsson T290#11316

Released: 2004

Sony Ericsson T290

Overall Score

41.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#11316)41.3
Performance(#3962)61.0
Camera(#12336)0.0
Display(#11874)47.1
Battery(#11789)43.5
Build(#9854)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Sony Ericsson T290

Short Review

  • The Sony Ericsson T290, released in 2004, features a compact design with dimensions of 101 x 44 x 19 mm and a lightweight build at 73 grams.
  • Its 1.45-inch STN display supports 4096 colors with a resolution of 101 x 80 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
  • Performance is limited, as it lacks a dedicated chipset, CPU, or GPU, and offers only 400 KB of storage alongside 400 GB of RAM.
  • The camera is non-existent, with no rear or selfie capabilities, which limits its functionality for photography.
  • The battery capacity is 700 mAh, but it does not support any charging technology or wireless charging.
  • The device runs on unspecified software and lacks features such as stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options are minimal, with no support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, relying solely on a proprietary USB connection.
  • The T290's design is straightforward, lacking water resistance and available in unspecified colors.
  • Overall, it serves basic communication needs without advanced features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionT290i, Dual-band 900/1800T290c, Dual-band 900/1800 for ChinaT290a, Dual-band 850/1900 for Americas

Display

Size1.45"
TypeSTN, 4096 colors
Resolution101 x 80 pixels (~89 ppi density)
PPI101
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory400 KB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity700 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions101 x 44 x 19 mm (3.98 x 1.73 x 0.75 in)
Weight73 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC
USBProprietary
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Software

Operating SystemN/A
OS VersionN/A

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo