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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Blu Advance 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Advance 4.5 X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 02Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i) Compare Nokia 5230 X
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)

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5230 (RM-588)} 2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Advance 4.5 (A310i)} 25 Advantages Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+229 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core176%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+4GB (2.5GB available)36 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)65%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 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 HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+1700 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+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 supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Model5230 (RM-588)Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588Blu Advance 4.5 Dual-Sim A310, Blu A310i
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaBlu
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/20093/13/2014
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)67 x 133 millimeters (2.64 x 5.24 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Broadcom
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB (2.5GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours5 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Blu Advance 4.5 (A310i)
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
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