Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Samsung Galaxy A11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2020 6:25 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A11 X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB) Compare Nokia 5230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)

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2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)716 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 512GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)94% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+268 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.4"100% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP9 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) 8MPAdvantage 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	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Other model names	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588	Galaxy A11 SM-A115M Single-Sim (64GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009	5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/2020
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	268 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 A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	Series 60 UI	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
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)
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 A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115° 2MP depth 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
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 A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 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 A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
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 A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast 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 A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
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, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	0.42W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head)	feature not registered