Nokia 6 (2018) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6 (2018) vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2019 7:49 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Nokia 5230 X Nokia 6 (2018) 37Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia 5230 (RM-588) Compare Nokia 6 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 6 (2018)

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!

37 Advantages Nokia 6 (2018)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR431 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)760 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)90% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+401 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+5.5"72% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)50% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 6 (2018)	5230 (RM-588)
Other model names	Nokia 6 第二代 TA-1054, Nokia 6.1, HMD Plate 2	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 60 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	4.3 hours
Standby	507 hours (21.1 days)	458 hours (19.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen Nokia Maps 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6 (2018)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head)