Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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

10/18/2015 2:48 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a) Compare Nokia 5230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1320 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+720MHz 32bit Single-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
115 grams (4.03 ounces)	vs	+97 grams (3.4 ounces)19% Lighter
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)24% Thinner
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 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
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps183% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

256MB (70MB available) / 512MB (75MB available)

TFT LCD

16 million

360x640 pixels

229 PPI

3.2"

Only digital zoom

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5230 (RM-588)	Vivaz (U5a)
Other model names	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588	Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5A, SE Kurara
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009	3/4/2010
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	51.7 x 107 millimeters (2.04 x 4.21 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 60 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.3 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	458 hours (19.1 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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	WAP, HTML, Flash player
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, Gray, Light pink • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz (U5a)
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