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Sony Ericsson T290 Specifications
T290i, Dual-band 900/1800T290c, Dual-band 900/1800 for ChinaT290a, Dual-band 850/1900 for Americas
Sony
Released 2004, Nov 15
- 73g, 19mm thickness
- Feature phone
- 400 KB storage, no card slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1.2 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
1.45"
101x80 pixels
NO
No video recorder
700mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 - T290i | |
| ??? | GSM 850 / 1900 - T290a | |
| GPRS | Class 8 | |
| EDGE | No |
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Launch
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Announced | 2004, Q4 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 101 x 44 x 19 mm (3.98 x 1.73 x 0.75 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 73 g (2.57 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | STN, 4096 colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1.45 inches, 6.6 cm2 (~14.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 101 x 80 pixels (~89 ppi density) | |
| ??? | Wallpapers, themes |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 250 entries x 5 fields, Picture call | |
| Call records | 10 dialed, 20 received and missed calls | |
| Internal | 400 KB |
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Camera
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??? | No |
|---|
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones, composer | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| ??? | Ringtones can be assigned to phonebook entries |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | Proprietary |
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Features
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Sensors | |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 1.2.1 | |
| Games | 2 - Deep Abyss and Five Stones + Downloadable | |
| Java | No | |
| ??? | Predictive text input Organizer Voice control Voice memo |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30) |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h |
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Misc
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Colors | |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | 1.17 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.75 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 40 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Ericsson T290 worth buying in 2026?
Sony Ericsson T290 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Sony Ericsson T290?
Sony Ericsson T290 has a 700 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Sony Ericsson T290 have?
Sony Ericsson T290 features a 1.45-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Sony Ericsson T290?
Genze rates Sony Ericsson T290 3.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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