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Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 05Points
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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34Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 5230 X
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)

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)} 5 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)} 34 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)47%
Lighter		vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+6GB LPDDR4X47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)1608 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)107%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+403 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6.26"96%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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 HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 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+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAhvs+3350 mAh154%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
+ 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)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Model5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588小米8 青春版 M1808D2TT, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		China
China
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/20099/1/2018
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceSeries 60 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported24 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby458 hours (19.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5230 (RM-588)Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)
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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