Nokia 3230
#11129
Nokia 6600
#10389Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Nokia 6600
Performance
9.710.1
Camera
8.739.6
Display
20.320.3
Battery
5.67.5
Build
17.117.1
Connectivity
6.32.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.010.3
Summary
- The Nokia 3230 and Nokia 6600 both feature a 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the 3230 has a slightly faster CPU at 123 MHz compared to the 6600's 104 MHz, but both devices share the same RAM and storage capacity.
- The 3230's camera is superior with a 1.23 MP rear camera, while the 6600 has a VGA camera, making the 3230 better for photography.
- The 3230 is also lighter at 110g versus the 6600's 122g, and it has a smaller profile, contributing to better portability.
- Battery capacity is higher in the 6600 at 850 mAh compared to the 3230's 760 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Both phones run on Symbian 7.0s, but the 3230 utilizes the Series 60 SE UI, while the 6600 employs Series 60 v2.0 UI, indicating a slight difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3230
Nokia 6600
General
Release Date
2004
2003
Announced
2004
2003
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65k 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
104 MHz ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
6MB
6MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-MMC, 32 MB included
MMC, 32 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
1.23 MP
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
760 mAh
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery (BL-5C)
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)
109 x 58 x 24 mm, 113 cc (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.94 in)
Weight
110 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Light Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.23 W/kg (body)
0.61 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
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 v2.0 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A