Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:27 AM

Compare Nokia 5230 X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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21 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.5GB available)36 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)32% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+245 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+4"25% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+FWVGA (854x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)13 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 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
+1430 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)12% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	5230 (Nuron)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	USA
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	3/1/2010
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	Series 60 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	3.6 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 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	4.3 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	458 hours (19.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen • Nokia Maps 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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)