Nokia 3230
#11129
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
#9781Category Breakdown
Nokia 3230
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
Performance
9.73.5
Camera
8.739.6
Display
20.320.3
Battery
5.617.8
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
6.39.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.011.4
Summary
- The Nokia 3230 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 49 x 19 mm and weighs 110g, while the Sonim XP3 Sentinel is larger at 119 x 56 x 25 mm and heavier at 170g, indicating a sturdier design.
- Both devices have TFT displays, but the XP3 has a slightly higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels compared to the 3230's 176 x 208 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XP3 has a faster CPU at 264 MHz versus the 3230's 123 MHz, although the 3230 has more RAM at 6MB.
- The XP3's camera is superior with 2 MP compared to the 1.23 MP of the 3230, and it also supports video recording.
- The battery capacity of the XP3 is significantly higher at 1850 mAh compared to the 3230's 760 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- The Nokia runs on Symbian 7.0s, while the Sonim lacks specified software details, which may affect user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3230
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
General
Release Date
2004
2010
Announced
2004
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
N/A
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 208 pixels (~130 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 1510
Philips Nexperia 5210
CPU
123 MHz ARM925T
264 MHz ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
6MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
RS-MMC, 32 MB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
760 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Removable Li-Ion 1850 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)
119 x 56 x 25 mm (4.69 x 2.20 x 0.98 in)
Weight
110 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black
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
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS; SIRF InstantFix
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 7.0s, Series 60 SE UI
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer