Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Samsung Galaxy A02 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 3:32 AM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB) Compare Nokia 5230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)79% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)321 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)70% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+270 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.5"103% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Other model names	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M Single-SIM (32GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009	1/27/2021
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 60 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	458 hours (19.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen • Nokia Maps 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head)	feature not registered