Nokia 3250
#10550
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
#9781Category Breakdown
Nokia 3250
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
Performance
14.13.5
Camera
8.739.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
11.617.8
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
14.99.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.911.4
Summary
- The Nokia 3250 features a compact build with dimensions of 103.8 x 50 x 19.8 mm and weighs 130g, while the Sonim XP3 Sentinel is larger at 119 x 56 x 25 mm and heavier at 170g.
- The 3250 has a 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, compared to the XP3's 176 x 220 pixels on a smaller screen.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia operates on a 235 MHz ARM 9 CPU with 10MB of storage and 64MB of RAM, while the Sonim has a slightly faster 264 MHz ARM 9 CPU but lacks dedicated RAM.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the XP3 can record video, while the 3250 is limited to QCIF.
- The battery capacity of the XP3 is significantly higher at 1850 mAh compared to the 3250's 1100 mAh.
- The Nokia runs on Symbian 9.1, while the Sonim's software details are unspecified, and it lacks a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3250
Sonim XP3 Sentinel
General
Release Date
2005
2010
Announced
2005
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K 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
N/A
Philips Nexperia 5210
CPU
235 MHz ARM 9
264 MHz ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
10MB 64MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 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
1100 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (BP-6M)
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103.8 x 50 x 19.8 mm (4.09 x 1.97 x 0.78 in)
119 x 56 x 25 mm (4.69 x 2.20 x 0.98 in)
Weight
130 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Pink, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.44 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
Yes
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
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.1, Series 60 rel. 3.0
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer