Icemobile G8
#6163
Nokia 9210 Communicator
#11826Category Breakdown
Icemobile G8
Nokia 9210 Communicator
Performance
28.32.9
Camera
39.62.5
Display
55.313.8
Battery
22.413.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.81.0
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
24.93.7
Summary
- The Icemobile G8, released in 2015, features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Nokia 9210 Communicator, from 2000, has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 200 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the Nokia operates on a much slower 52 MHz ARM 9 CPU.
- The G8 includes a 5 MP rear camera, while the Nokia lacks a camera entirely.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G8 at 2600 mAh compared to the 1300 mAh in the Nokia.
- The G8 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more modern software experience than the Nokia's Open Symbian OS.
- Build quality favors the Nokia with a lighter weight of 244g and more compact dimensions, while the G8 is bulkier at 320g and larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile G8
Nokia 9210 Communicator
General
Release Date
2015
2000
Announced
2015
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
52 MHz ARM 9
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
MMC, 16 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
N/A
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BLL-3)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
190 x 110 x 13 mm (7.48 x 4.33 x 0.51 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
Colors
White, Black, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Open Symbian, based on Symbian v6.0, Series 80 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A