Nokia 3230
#11129
Nokia 6681
#9440Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Nokia 6681
Performance
9.711.8
Camera
8.739.6
Display
20.331.4
Battery
5.68.3
Build
17.116.9
Connectivity
6.36.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.012.3
Summary
- The Nokia 3230 and Nokia 6681 both feature a 2.1-inch TFT display, but the 6681 supports 256K colors compared to the 3230's 65K, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the 6681 has a more powerful 220 MHz CPU and 8MB of RAM, while the 3230 is limited to 123 MHz and 6MB.
- The camera on the 6681 is slightly superior at 1.3 MP versus the 1.23 MP of the 3230, and it supports video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the 6681 at 900 mAh compared to 760 mAh in the 3230, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the 6681 uses a newer version, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the 6681 being slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3230
Nokia 6681
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
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
123 MHz ARM925T
220 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
6MB
8MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-MMC, 32 MB included
RS-DV-MMC, 64 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
1.23 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
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
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 900 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)
108.4 x 55.2 x 20.5 mm, 104 cc (4.27 x 2.17 x 0.81 in)
Weight
110 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Electric Blue, Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.23 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 0.47 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
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port
Pop-Port
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 OS 8.0a, Series 60 2nd Edition
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A