Nokia 5233
#7300
Nokia N90
#8043Category Breakdown
Nokia 5233
Nokia N90
Performance
59.557.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
58.958.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.752.9
Summary
- The Nokia 5233, released in 2010, features a larger 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 2.1-inch display of the Nokia N90, which has a resolution of 352 x 416 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the 5233 is equipped with a 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128MB RAM, surpassing the N90's 220 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU and 31MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the N90 includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The 5233 has a larger 1320 mAh battery compared to the 760 mAh battery of the N90, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Symbian OS, with the 5233 using a newer version, which may provide a slightly improved software experience.
- The build quality of the N90 is heavier at 173g, while the 5233 is lighter at 113g, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5233
Nokia N90
General
Release Date
2010
2005
Announced
2010
2005
Description
Also known as Nokia 5228
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.1"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
352 x 416 pixels (~259 ppi density)
PPI
360
352
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
434 MHz ARM 11
220 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
70MB 128MB RAM
31MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
RS-DV-MMC, 64 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
640x360@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1320 mAh
760 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 51.7 x 14.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.57 in)
112 x 51 x 24 mm (4.41 x 2.01 x 0.94 in)
Weight
113 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Pop-Port
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian OS 8.1a , Series 60 UI
OS Version
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Symbian OS 8.1a , Series 60 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No