Nokia 5230
#8473
Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2
#8483Category Breakdown
Nokia 5230
Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2
Performance
27.926.3
Camera
12.79.5
Display
38.932.3
Battery
13.412.3
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
19.733.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.015.0
Summary
- The Nokia 5230, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2, released in 2014, has a slightly smaller 3.3-inch TFT display with a lower resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia operates on a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU with 128MB RAM, whereas the Galaxy Pocket 2 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and has 512MB RAM, providing a more responsive experience.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Pocket 2 records video at a lower quality of 240p@15fps compared to the Nokia's 480p@30fps.
- The Nokia has a 1320 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1200 mAh battery in the Galaxy Pocket 2, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- The Nokia runs on Symbian 9.4, while the Galaxy Pocket 2 uses Android 4.4.2, providing a more modern software experience with access to a wider range of apps.
- In terms of build quality, the Nokia is heavier at 115g and thicker at 15.5mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Galaxy Pocket 2, which weighs 107g and measures 11.7mm in thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5230
Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
Also known as Nokia 5230 Nuron
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Pocket 2 Duos, Samsung G110B, G110B/DS, G110H, G110M
Display
Size
3.2"
3.3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~121 ppi density)
PPI
360
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7715
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
70MB 128MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
240p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1320 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
109.9 x 60.8 x 11.7 mm (4.33 x 2.39 x 0.46 in)
Weight
115 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
1.53 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A