Nokia 5230
#7302
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
#7295Category Breakdown
Nokia 5230
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Performance
59.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.753.7
Summary
- The Nokia 5230 and Nokia 5800 XpressMusic share similar dimensions and display specifications, featuring a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the 5800 XpressMusic has slightly more RAM at 81MB compared to the 5230's 70MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- The 5800 also offers a superior camera with a 3.15 MP sensor and autofocus, while the 5230 has a 2 MP camera.
- Both devices have a 1320 mAh battery, providing similar longevity.
- The 5800 XpressMusic includes Wi-Fi connectivity and stereo speakers, enhancing its software experience, whereas the 5230 lacks these features.
- Overall, the 5800 XpressMusic presents a more robust multimedia experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5230
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
Also known as Nokia 5230 Nuron
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
70MB 128MB RAM
81MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
QVGA videocall camera
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1320 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
Weight
115 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
Software
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
OS Version
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes