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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 06Points
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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13Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Nokia 5230 X
Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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5230 (RM-588)} 6 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+229 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs133 PPI
+3.2"7%
Larger screen		vs3"
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+1320 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+384MB LPDDR2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+512MB (180MB available)157%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
115 grams (4.03 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)17%
Lighter
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)35%
Thinner
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
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
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
(back) 2MP
Only digital zoom
3G HSDPA
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+8 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)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Model5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/200910/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredVideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1723 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM384MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		512MB (180MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.3 hours6.2 hours
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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 on metallic Gray, White
• Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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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