Nokia 5233
#8883
Nokia 5250
#8878Category Breakdown
Nokia 5233
Nokia 5250
Performance
27.923.8
Camera
13.712.7
Display
38.938.9
Battery
13.410.3
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
7.57.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.913.9
Summary
- The Nokia 5233 features a larger 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen compared to the 2.8-inch display of the Nokia 5250, both offering a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the 5250 having approximately 262 ppi versus the 5233's 229 ppi.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the 5233 has a higher RAM capacity of 128MB compared to the 5250's 51MB.
- Both cameras are 2 MP without OIS, but the 5233 can record video at 640x360@30fps, while the 5250 is limited to 480p@30fps.
- The 5233 also has a larger battery capacity of 1320mAh compared to the 1000mAh of the 5250, which may contribute to longer usage times.
- In terms of software experience, both run on Symbian, with the 5233 using Symbian 9.4 and the 5250 on a slightly older version, S60 rel.
- 5.
- Build quality is similar, with the 5233 being slightly larger and heavier than the 5250.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5233
Nokia 5250
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as Nokia 5228
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.8"
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 (~262 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
51MB
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
640x360@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1320 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 51.7 x 14.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.57 in)
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)
Weight
113 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian, S60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A