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Nokia 6290

Nokia 6290

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Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

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Category Breakdown

Nokia 6290
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
Performance
57.361.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.953.3

Summary

  • The Nokia 6290, released in 2006, features a compact build with dimensions of 94 x 50 x 20.8 mm and weighs 115g, while the Samsung Galaxy Y S5360, launched in 2011, is slightly larger at 104 x 58 x 11.5 mm and lighter at 97.5g.
  • The 6290 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the Galaxy Y offers a larger 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Galaxy Y's 830 MHz processor and 180MB RAM outperform the 6290's 369 MHz CPU and 64MB RAM.
  • Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Y can record video at 320p@15fps, while the 6290's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The Galaxy Y also has a larger 1200mAh battery compared to the 6290's 950mAh.
  • Software-wise, the Nokia runs on Symbian OS 9.2, while the Samsung operates on Android 2.3.5 with TouchWiz UI, offering a more modern user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 6290
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

General

Release Date

2006
2011

Announced

2006
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
3"

Type

TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

369 MHz ARM 11
830 MHz ARMv6

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

45MB 64MB RAM
180MB 290MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Details

2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

CIF videocall camera
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

950 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

94 x 50 x 20.8 mm, 88 cc (3.70 x 1.97 x 0.82 in)
104 x 58 x 11.5 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.45 in)

Weight

115 g
97.5 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Light Blue
Metallic gray, white / changeable back covers in pearly white, dark black, fruity orange, bubblegum pink and silver platter

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot functionality

Bluetooth

2.0
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating System

Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI

OS Version

Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes