Nokia 3230
#11129
Samsung D730
#9708Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Samsung D730
Performance
9.717.9
Camera
8.739.6
Display
20.331.4
Battery
5.610.3
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
6.33.0
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
7.011.6
Summary
- The Nokia 3230 features a slightly larger 2.1-inch TFT display with 65K colors and a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, while the Samsung D730 has a smaller 1.8-inch TFT display with 256K colors and a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the D730 has a faster 192 MHz CPU and more RAM at 18MB compared to the 123 MHz CPU and 6MB RAM of the 3230.
- Both cameras are similar, with the D730 having a marginally better 1.3 MP rear camera versus the 1.23 MP of the 3230, but both lack OIS and selfie cameras.
- The D730 also has a larger battery capacity at 1000 mAh compared to the 760 mAh of the 3230.
- Both devices run on Symbian OS, but the 3230 uses the Series 60 SE UI while the D730 uses the Series 60 UI, which may affect the software experience.
- The build quality of the 3230 is more robust with a weight of 110g and dimensions of 109 x 49 x 19 mm, compared to the lighter D730 at 95g and dimensions of 95 x 48 x 24 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3230
Samsung D730
General
Release Date
2004
2005
Announced
2004
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 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
TI 192 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
6MB
18MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-MMC, 32 MB included
MMC-micro
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
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)
95 x 48 x 24 mm (3.74 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
Weight
110 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.23 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
Symbian, Series 60 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A