Nokia 3230
#9218
Nokia 6600
#9241Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Nokia 6600
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.351.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
Main Camera Details
1.23 MP
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Light Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 v2.0 UI
OS Version
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 v2.0 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No