Overall Score
51.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#9218)51.3
Performance(#5915)57.3
Camera(#10051)41.8
Display(#10424)50.5
Battery(#10276)43.5
Build(#8479)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 3230
Short Review
- The Nokia 3230, released in 2004, features a compact design with dimensions of 109 x 49 x 19 mm and a weight of 110 grams, making it portable.
- Its 2.1-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
- Performance is driven by a TI OMAP 1510 chipset with a 123 MHz ARM925T CPU and 6MB of RAM, which is adequate for simple tasks of its time.
- The camera is a 1.23 MP rear unit, capable of capturing basic images and video in QCIF format, but lacks advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery life is supported by a 760 mAh capacity, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Symbian 7.0s with a Series 60 SE user interface, offering a straightforward software experience.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 1.1, but it lacks Wi-Fi and NFC support.
- The phone is available in black and red colors, but does not offer water resistance or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Nokia 3230 is a basic feature phone with limited capabilities, reflecting its era.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on essential communication functions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size2.1"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
PPI176
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetTI OMAP 1510
CPU123 MHz ARM925T
GPUN/A
Memory6MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotRS-MMC, 32 MB included
Camera
Main Camera1.23 MP
Main Camera Details1.23 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingQCIF
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity760 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions109 x 49 x 19 mm, 90 cc (4.29 x 1.93 x 0.75 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth1.1
NFC✗
USBPop-Port
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemSymbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
OS VersionSymbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo