Nokia 5230 (Nuron) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2016 11:45 AM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Nokia 5230 (Nuron) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB) Compare Nokia 5230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)

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!

1 Advantage Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	vs	29 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)58 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)48% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+294 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5"56% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times 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 HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+2070 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5230 (Nuron)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KG (3G), Asus Laser 3G
Country or region available	USA	Bulgaria, Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	Nokia	Asus
Release date	3/1/2010	10/1/2015
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	71.5 x 143.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.66 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 60 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	458 hours (19.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen Nokia Maps 3.0 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Purple, Blue, Red, Gold • Asus ZenUI • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
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