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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Motorola StarTAC 130
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Nokia 5230 (RM-588) Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 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? Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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StarTAC 130} 1 Advantage Motorola StarTAC 130 vs 5230 (RM-588)} 24 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)21%
Lighter		vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
1MB SDRAMvs+128MB SDRAM127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+256MB (70MB available)71679 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)23%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4x15 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels3839 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+229 PPI18 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+3.2"146%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GSMvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
500 mAhvs+1320 mAh164%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+WAP, HTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
4 Common items in both devices
Flash (EEPROM)
Plastic body
NiMH (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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ModelStarTAC 1305230 (RM-588)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date1/1/199811/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LCD
Screen size1.3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI229 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionProprietary OSSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset16bit32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)		256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandMono-Band 900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCSD, 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

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported2 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity500 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours4.3 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls		• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia 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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