Nokia 3230
#11129
Nokia N72
#10360Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Nokia N72
Performance
9.718.0
Camera
8.710.9
Display
20.331.4
Battery
5.69.5
Build
17.117.4
Connectivity
6.36.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.010.4
Summary
- The Nokia 3230 and Nokia N72 both feature a 2.1-inch TFT display, but the N72 supports 256K colors compared to the 65K colors of the 3230, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the N72 has a more powerful 220 MHz CPU and 20MB of RAM, significantly improving multitasking capabilities over the 123 MHz CPU and 6MB RAM of the 3230.
- The N72 also boasts a superior 2 MP rear camera compared to the 1.23 MP of the 3230, allowing for better image quality.
- Battery capacity is higher in the N72 at 970 mAh versus 760 mAh in the 3230, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the N72 operates on a newer version, providing a more refined software experience.
- Build quality is similar in dimensions, but the N72 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3230
Nokia N72
General
Release Date
2004
2006
Announced
2004
2006
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
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
6MB
20MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-MMC, 32 MB included
RS-DV-MMC, 128 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
1.23 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
760 mAh
970 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 970 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 53 x 21.8 mm (4.29 x 2.09 x 0.86 in)
Weight
110 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Gloss Black, Pearl Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.23 W/kg (body)
0.40 W/kg (head) 0.69 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
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Pop-Port
Pop-Port 2.0
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 8.1, Series 60 UI 2.8
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A