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Samsung Duos B5722 vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Duos B5722 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Samsung Duos B5722 07Points
Samsung Duos B5722
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Nokia 5230 (RM-588) Compare Samsung Duos B5722 X
Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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!

Duos B5722} 7 Advantages Samsung Duos B5722 vs 5230 (RM-588)} 15 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+105 grams (3.68 ounces)10%
Lighter		vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+14.4 millimeters (0.57 inches)8%
Thinner		vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.		vsResistive
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
30MBvs+256MB (70MB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSDvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+229 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.2"14%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1320 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Single
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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ModelDuos B57225230 (RM-588)
Other model namesSamsung B5722 Duos, GT-B5722, GT-B5722CNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date12/1/200911/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth14.4 millimeters (0.57 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)54.9 x 104 millimeters (2.16 x 4.09 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight105 grams (3.68 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionProprietary OSSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset32bit32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memoryfeature not registered128MB SDRAM
Internal storage30MB256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRSNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1200 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4.3 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Dark Brown, Elegant Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz Lite v1.0
• DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
Nokia Maps 3.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Duos B5722Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.77W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.685W/kg (head)1.08W/kg (head)
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