Motorola WX290
#11368
Nokia 1280
#11881Category Breakdown
Motorola WX290
Nokia 1280
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
0.02.5
Display
19.55.7
Battery
5.46.5
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
2.83.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
5.93.3
Summary
- The Motorola WX290 features a larger 1.77-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a slightly better visual experience compared to the Nokia 1280's smaller 1.36-inch monochrome graphic display at 96 x 68 pixels.
- Both phones have similar performance metrics, lacking advanced processing capabilities and RAM.
- Neither device offers a functional camera, as both have 0 MP rear cameras and no video recording capabilities.
- The WX290 has a 750 mAh battery, while the Nokia 1280 has a slightly larger 800 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- In terms of build quality, the WX290 is slightly lighter at 83 g compared to the 81.9 g of the Nokia 1280, and both have a similar design aesthetic, although the Nokia offers more color options.
- The software experience is basic on both devices, with the Nokia 1280 including a headphone jack, which the WX290 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola WX290
Nokia 1280
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.77"
1.36"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
Monochrome graphic
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
96 x 68 pixels (~87 ppi density)
PPI
128
96
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
750 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery (BL-5CB)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.6 x 45.3 x 14.3 mm (4.24 x 1.78 x 0.56 in)
107.2 x 45.1 x 15.3 mm, 62.3 cc (4.22 x 1.78 x 0.60 in)
Weight
83 g
81.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gray, Blue, Orchid
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A