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LG K51 (K500UMT) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

Side by side comparison between LG K51 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X LG K51 (K500UMT) 33Points
LG K51 (K500UMT)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.5"
IPS

720x1560

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Nokia 5230 (RM-588) Compare LG K51 X
Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K51 (K500UMT)

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K51 (K500UMT)} 33 Advantages LG K51 (K500UMT) vs 5230 (RM-588)} 3 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR323 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+32GB (18GB available)262 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB (70MB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)83%
Thinner		vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+720x1560 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs360x640 pixels
+264 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs229 PPI
+6.5"103%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 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.		vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1320 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+Panda King GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)77%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
8 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS
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📱 Model features

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
ModelK51 (K500UMT)5230 (RM-588)
Other model namesLG K51 (Verizon) LMK500UMTAVRZTN, LM-K500UMTNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGNokia
Release date5/1/202011/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)77.92 x 166.96 millimeters (3.07 x 6.57 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.Not supported

📲 Display

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassPanda King GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionAndroid 10Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3128MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1		256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm1/5"115°
2MP depth f/2.41.75μm1/5"85°		2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity4000 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours4.3 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titan gray
• Google Assistant
• DTS:X 3D sound surround
• HAC M3/T3		• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K51 (K500UMT)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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