Nokia 235 4G (2024)
#4982
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
#9736Category Breakdown
Nokia 235 4G (2024)
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
56.934.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
27.215.2
Battery
14.512.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.624.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.911.6
Summary
- The Nokia 235 4G (2024) features a compact build with dimensions of 127.3 x 54.2 x 11.6 mm and weighs significantly less than the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5, which measures 108 x 56 x 12.3 mm and weighs 102g.
- Both devices have a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Nokia offers a more modern chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU compared to the Galaxy 5's 600 MHz CPU.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 5 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Nokia does not specify video capabilities.
- The Nokia has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1450 mAh compared to the Galaxy 5's 1200 mAh, and both lack advanced software experiences, with the Nokia running a more recent OS than the Galaxy 5's Android 2.1, which is upgradable to 2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 235 4G (2024)
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2024, April 30
2010
Announced
2024, April 30
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T107 (22 nm)
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB 64MB RAM
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.3 x 54.2 x 11.6 mm (5.01 x 2.13 x 0.46 in)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
N/A
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
No
Accelerometer, proximity