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Nokia 6290

Nokia 6290

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Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

#7627

Category Breakdown

Nokia 6290
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
Performance
23.248.8
Camera
39.610.0
Display
39.132.3
Battery
9.112.3
Build
17.417.2
Connectivity
10.127.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.918.0

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

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, f/2.8

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

CIF videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

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

Foldable

SAR

0.33 W/kg (head)     0.54 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head)     0.64 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

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

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass