Nokia 5230 (Nuron) vs Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2019 8:34 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Pro X Nokia 5230 (Nuron) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro Compare Nokia 5230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro

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!

2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	vs	34 Advantages Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)46% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)1623 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMCPAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)99% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+402 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6"88% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps110 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
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh150% 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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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Model	5230 (Nuron)	ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Other model names	T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro ZC600KL5 128GB, ZC600KL-5A125BR
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Nokia	Asus
Release date	3/1/2010	5/1/2018
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	Series 60 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	128GB (111GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	400/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13/5 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 5 Selfie Pro
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.3 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	458 hours (19.1 days)	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro
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