Category Breakdown
Nokia 6290
Sony Ericsson W380
Performance
23.216.2
Camera
39.60.0
Display
39.131.4
Battery
9.18.8
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
10.17.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
18.98.4
Summary
- The Nokia 6290 features a more robust build quality with slightly larger dimensions and weight compared to the Sony Ericsson W380, which is lighter and more compact.
- The 6290 has a superior display size of 2.2 inches and a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in better clarity than the W380's 1.9-inch display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is equipped with a 369 MHz CPU and more RAM, allowing for better multitasking capabilities than the W380's lower specifications.
- The camera on the Nokia 6290 is also more advanced with a 2 MP sensor compared to the W380's 1.3 MP, although neither offers advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nokia at 950 mAh versus the W380's 930 mAh, providing marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Nokia using Symbian OS 9.2, offering a more versatile software experience compared to the unspecified OS of the W380.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6290
Sony Ericsson W380
General
Release Date
2006
2008
Announced
2006
2007
Description
N/A
W380i - 900/1800/1900 MhzW380c - 900/1800/1900 MHz for ChinaW380a - 850/1800/1900 MHz for America
Display
Size
2.2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
PPI
240
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
45MB 64MB RAM
14MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 4 GB
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
CIF videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery (BST-39)
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)
92 x 49 x 16 mm (3.62 x 1.93 x 0.63 in)
Weight
115 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Light Blue
Electric Purple, Magnetic Grey, Black Champagne, Black Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

