Icemobile G8
#8118
Nokia 9210 Communicator
#11220Category Breakdown
Icemobile G8
Nokia 9210 Communicator
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.00.0
Display
70.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.943.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Open Symbian, based on Symbian v6.0, Series 80 UI
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
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