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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Blu Tank 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Tank 4.5 X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 01Point
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Blu Tank 4.5 (W100) Compare Nokia 5230 X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1760
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5230 (RM-588)} 1 Advantage Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Tank 4.5 (W100)} 26 Advantages Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+4GB58 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)60%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+245 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+VGA (720x480)13%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+1760 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS) / FM
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Model5230 (RM-588)Tank 4.5 (W100)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588BLU Tank 4.5 W100a, BLU Tank 4.5 W100i, Blu Tank45
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaBlu
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/20092/1/2013
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)68.9 x 134 millimeters (2.71 x 5.28 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh1760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours15 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)680 hours (28.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Touch focus
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.08W/kg (head)feature not registered
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