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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Nokia Lumia 920

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Nokia Lumia 920 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Nokia Lumia 920 Compare Nokia 5230 X
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 920

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)} 3 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Lumia 920} 31 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+32GB467 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)45%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+332 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8.7MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
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+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 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) 100 Mbps27 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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+2000 mAh52%
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/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+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + 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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
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
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
 
Model5230 (RM-588)Lumia 920
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588Nokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/200911/1/2012
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory128MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)Nokia Lumia 920
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" 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
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 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)Nokia Lumia 920
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours10 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
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, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.08W/kg (head)0.7W/kg (head)
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