Nokia 3230
#11129
Nokia 3250
#10550Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Nokia 3250
Performance
9.714.1
Camera
8.78.7
Display
20.331.4
Battery
5.611.6
Build
17.117.0
Connectivity
6.314.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.09.9
Summary
- The Nokia 3230 and Nokia 3250 both feature a 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, but the 3250 supports 256K colors compared to the 3230's 65K, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the 3250 has a faster 235 MHz ARM 9 CPU and more RAM at 10MB, while the 3230 runs on a 123 MHz ARM925T with 6MB of RAM.
- The camera on the 3250 is superior with a 2 MP rear camera compared to the 1.23 MP on the 3230, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is also better in the 3250 at 1100 mAh versus 760 mAh in the 3230, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the 3250 uses a newer version, enhancing the software experience.
- The 3230 is slightly lighter at 110g, while the 3250 weighs 130g, with the latter also offering a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3230
Nokia 3250
General
Release Date
2004
2005
Announced
2004
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 1510
N/A
CPU
123 MHz ARM925T
235 MHz ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
6MB
10MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-MMC, 32 MB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.23 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
760 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (BP-6M)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 49 x 19 mm, 90 cc (4.29 x 1.93 x 0.75 in)
103.8 x 50 x 19.8 mm (4.09 x 1.97 x 0.78 in)
Weight
110 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black, Green, Pink, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.23 W/kg (body)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port
Pop-Port
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
Symbian 9.1, Series 60 rel. 3.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A