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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 02Points
Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

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34Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Nokia 5230 X
Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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5230 (RM-588)} 2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Nova 3e (128GB)} 34 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)26%
Lighter		vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR331 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)1681 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)109%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+435 PPI90%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.8"81%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 24MPAdvantage
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 HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 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
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+3000 mAh127%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+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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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Model5230 (RM-588)Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandNokiaHuawei
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/20093/19/2018
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI435 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported24 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours17 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

βž• Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ 4GB microSD included
β€’ Handwriting recognition on screen
Nokia Maps 3.0
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum frame
β€’ 2.5D curved glass back
β€’ EMUI 8.0
β€’ Fast battery charging 9V/2A
β€’ VoLTE

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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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