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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs LG K8 (US375)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs LG K8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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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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28Points LG K8 (US375) Compare Nokia 5230 X
LG K8 (US375)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 (US375)

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5230 (RM-588)} 1 Advantage Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs K8 (US375)} 28 Advantages LG K8 (US375)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)22%
Lighter		vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)145 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+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)78%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+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) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
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+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+2125 mAh61%
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
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Model5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588U.S. Cellular LG K8 CDMA, LG US375, LG M1V
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandNokiaLG
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/20095/1/2016
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)71.37 x 144.53 millimeters (2.81 x 5.69 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supported2.5D glass screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 (MSM8909v2) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 304 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
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 supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)LG K8 (US375)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh2125 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours10 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
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: Blue
Knock Code

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)LG K8 (US375)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)0.8W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.08W/kg (head)feature not registered
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