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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 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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37Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) Compare Nokia 5230 X
Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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!

5230 (RM-588)} 1 Advantage Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Lumia 950 (RM-1105)} 37 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)30%
Lighter		vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR323 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)394 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC12 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)89%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+565 PPI147%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.2"62%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 20.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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+1000000 apps (Windows Store)19 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+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
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
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/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Model5230 (RM-588)Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/200911/20/2015
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedTriple LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours18 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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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