Overall Score
53.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7300)53.7
Performance(#5188)59.5
Camera(#9272)41.9
Display(#8030)58.9
Battery(#10143)43.5
Build(#8354)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 5233
Short Review
- The Nokia 5233 features a compact design with dimensions of 111 x 51.7 x 14.5 mm and a weight of 113 grams, making it portable.
- It has a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing decent clarity at around 229 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128MB of RAM, which is limited for modern applications.
- The camera is basic, offering a 2 MP rear sensor capable of recording video at 640x360@30fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 1320 mAh, supporting basic usage without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Symbian 9.4 with Series 60 rel.
- 5, the software experience is dated and lacks modern app support.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 2.0 and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks WiFi and NFC.
- The device is available in black and white colors, though it does not offer water resistance.
- Overall, the Nokia 5233 is a simple device with basic features suitable for essential tasks.
- Its build quality and design reflect the standards of its release year in 2010.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionAlso known as Nokia 5228
Display
Size3.2"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI360
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPU434 MHz ARM 11
GPUN/A
Memory70MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording640x360@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1320 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions111 x 51.7 x 14.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.57 in)
Weight113 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemSymbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
OS VersionSymbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes