Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition
#8566
Samsung S5250 Wave525
#7463Category Breakdown
Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition
Samsung S5250 Wave525
Performance
28.929.4
Camera
10.039.6
Display
39.137.3
Battery
10.312.3
Build
16.216.9
Connectivity
14.518.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.818.8
Summary
- The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung S5250 Wave525 has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Wave525 has 100MB of RAM compared to the 5330's 70MB, which may contribute to smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Wave525 supports video recording, whereas the 5330 is limited to lower-quality video.
- The Wave525 also has a larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the 1000 mAh battery of the 5330, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Nokia runs a more basic software experience, while the Samsung operates on bada OS, which may provide additional features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nokia being slightly heavier at 113g versus the Samsung's 100g, and both have a similar design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition
Samsung S5250 Wave525
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Previously known as Samsung Wave 2
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
70MB
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101 x 48 x 14 mm (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.55 in)
109.5 x 55 x 11.9 mm (4.31 x 2.17 x 0.47 in)
Weight
113 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glossy Black, Glossy White
Black, White/La Fleur edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
bada OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer