Nokia 3210 (1999) vs Nokia 8210
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Nokia3210 (1999) | Nokia8210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 84 × 48 | 84 × 48 |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Display type | Monochrome graphic LCD with green backlighting. The 84 × 48 pixel matrix is reported by Mobilenet's original-model retrospective; the maker feature list describes variable text layouts depending on language. No maker-published diagonal or refresh rate is assigned. | Monochrome graphic LCD. Exact NSM-3 UI service documentation describes 84 × 48 display RAM with one bit per display pixel. No inferred physical diagonal or pixel density. |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | None | None |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Main camera | No camera (GSMArena exact original-model table). | No camera (GSMArena exact original 8210 table). |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 1,250 mAh (better) | 650 mAh |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Original maker NSE-8/9 accessory documentation specifies BML-3, 1250 mAh NiMH. The removable battery weighs 52 g; this is not the handset weight. GSMArena's Li-ion description conflicts with the maker document and is not used. | Removable BLB-2 Li-ion battery, 650 mAh in exact NSM-3 maker general-information service chapter. The guide specifies this battery type; network conditions and use affect runtime. |
| Wired charging | Proprietary charging connector. Maker service documentation lists ACP-7 and ACP-8 chargers with regional mains plugs; no inferred charging wattage. | Proprietary charger connector. Exact guide gives approximately 2 hours 25 minutes for a BLB-2 pack with the ACP-7 charger; other chargers differ. No inferred wattage. |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 151 g | 79 g (better) |
| Thickness | 22.5 mm | 17.4 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 123.8 × 50.5 mm | 101.5 × 44.5 mm |
| Weight detail | GSMArena reports 151 g and 123.8 × 50.5 × 16.7–22.5 mm; the headline uses its maximum thickness. GSMOnline's production test also reports 151 g with battery. No bare-handset mass is assigned. | 79 g and 101.5 × 44.5 × 17.4 mm from the exact original GSMArena table; contemporary FOCUS handset test explicitly qualifies the 79 g as including the battery. |
| Colours | Front and rear Xpress-on covers are replaceable. Maker feature list names Charcoal Magix front and Warm Black rear in the basic sales pack, with Rocket Silver, Meteor Yellow, Copper Red, Zircon Green, Ozone Blue and Astral Blue accessory covers and additional graphic designs. Gallery colours illustrate cover choices, not separate generations. | Xpress-on front covers can be changed; the rear battery cover is separate. The gallery's colour group illustrates cosmetic covers, not a multi-handset retail package. |
| Buttons | Physical number keypad, Navi key, clear key, scroll key and power key; original user-guide diagrams. NSE-8 has no factory vibration motor; the maker assembly list specifies a motor for NSE-9, so vibration is not assumed for every regional version. | Physical number keypad, two selection keys, call/end and scroll keys, side volume keys and top power/profile button, exact maker guide. |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Proprietary software | Proprietary software |
| Software features | Original user guide describes predictive text entry, picture messages, caller-specific ringing, alarm, clock, calculator and Rotation, Snake and Memory. Predictive entry depends on language; picture messaging depends on network support. Maker feature list gives 38 fixed ringtones plus one received and one composed tone. | Profiles, SMS with predictive text, picture messaging, up to eight voice tags, calendar, alarm, calculator and the Memory, Snake, Logic and Rotation games. Language and network services vary regionally. No WAP browser is claimed. |
| Release detail | GSMArena records actual release in 1999. Mobilenet's retrospective reports Czech sale in July 1999; this does not establish the first worldwide month. Year precision is retained. The 2024 Nokia 3210 has different hardware and is not this original model. | Nokia's 1999 annual report records the October launch. Nokia's full-year results say shipping began in mid-December, while the original Mobile-review test says first sale was November. The retrieved sources do not resolve the regional or worldwide month conflict; retain the established 1999 sale year rather than inventing a first day or silently choosing a month. |
| Performance | ||
| Memory | Maker feature list supports up to 250 SIM contacts, subject to the card; no separate handset phonebook. The maker lists eight dialled, eight received and eight missed calls. These entries are not storage capacity in GB. | Maker guide specifies 250 handset phonebook names, up to 20 characters each, with phone numbers up to 30 digits. Supported SIM phonebooks hold up to 250 entries, depending on the SIM. These contact counts are not user storage in GB. |
| Storage type | No memory-card slot (GSMArena exact original-model table). | No memory-card slot (GSMArena exact original 8210 table). |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | GSM 900/1800 with voice and SMS, original maker feature list and GSMArena. No GPRS or EDGE (GSMArena). Network services and language sets differ regionally. | GSM 900 and GSM 1800, exact NSM-3 maker service documentation. No GPRS or EDGE (GSMArena). |
| SIM | Mini-SIM; original user guide shows installation behind the removable battery. | Mini-SIM (GSMArena), installed behind the removable battery as illustrated in the maker user guide. |
| Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi (GSMArena). | No Wi-Fi (GSMArena). |
| Bluetooth | No Bluetooth or infrared (GSMArena and GSMChoice original-model tables). | No Bluetooth (GSMArena). Built-in infrared enables compatible phone, computer and printer communication; the maker guide requires compatible services and hardware. |
| Positioning | No satellite positioning (GSMArena). | No satellite positioning (GSMArena). |
