Category Breakdown
Icemobile G8 LTE
Nokia 9210 Communicator
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.00.0
Display
70.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.843.6
Summary
- The Icemobile G8 LTE features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, offering a more modern visual experience compared to the Nokia 9210 Communicator's 4.5-inch TFT display at 640 x 200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 LTE is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT8735 processor, while the Nokia runs on a much slower 52 MHz ARM 9 CPU.
- The G8 LTE has a 5 MP rear camera, whereas the Nokia lacks a camera entirely.
- Battery capacity is also significantly higher in the G8 LTE at 2800 mAh compared to the 1300 mAh of the Nokia.
- Software-wise, the G8 LTE runs on Android 5.1, providing a more contemporary user experience than the Nokia's Open Symbian OS.
- Build quality favors the Nokia with a lighter weight of 244g, but the G8 LTE is bulkier at 320g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G8 LTE
Nokia 9210 Communicator
General
Release Date
2017
2000
Announced
2017
2000
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 4096 colors
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
640 x 200 pixels (~149 ppi density)
PPI
600
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
52 MHz ARM 9
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
MMC, 16 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
N/A
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BLL-3)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
188 x 108 x 10 mm (7.40 x 4.25 x 0.39 in)
158 x 56 x 27 mm (6.22 x 2.20 x 1.06 in)
Weight
320 g
244 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Open Symbian, based on Symbian v6.0, Series 80 UI
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Open Symbian, based on Symbian v6.0, Series 80 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No

