alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
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Nokia 5230
#8473Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
Nokia 5230
Performance
34.127.9
Camera
11.312.7
Display
33.238.9
Battery
13.113.4
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
30.119.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.915.0
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5) features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia 5230 has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Nokia runs on a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU with 128MB of RAM, which may lead to slower performance.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Nokia can record video at 30fps compared to the alcatel's 15fps.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the alcatel at 1300 mAh and the Nokia at 1320 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The alcatel runs on Android 4.4.2, offering a more modern software experience compared to the Nokia's Symbian 9.4.
- Build quality shows the alcatel is lighter and slimmer, while the Nokia is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (3.5)
Nokia 5230
General
Release Date
2015
2009
Announced
2015
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Nokia 5230 Nuron
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
320
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
70MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash (optional)
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.2 x 62 x 11.9 mm (4.42 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
Weight
100 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (optional)
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity