Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2016 7:57 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Nokia 5230 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)

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33 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+64GB (58GB available)847 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)29% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+401 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+5.5"72% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)61% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	5230 (Nuron)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	USA
Brand	Asus	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2015	3/1/2010
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 60 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (58GB available)	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	458 hours (19.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen Nokia Maps 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head)