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Samsung Duos SCH-W259 vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Duos SCH-W259 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Samsung Duos SCH-W259 02Points
Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP
N/A
1140
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare Samsung Duos SCH-W259 X
Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

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Duos SCH-W259} 2 Advantages Samsung Duos SCH-W259 vs 5230 (Nuron)} 20 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+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
40MBvs+256MB (70MB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)4%
Lighter
15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)3%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x220 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
128 PPIvs+229 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+3.2"45%
Larger screen
(back) 1.3MPvs+(back) 2MP46%
Higher resolution main camera
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1140 mAhvs+1320 mAh16%
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
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+WAP, HTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM / FM (RDS)
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📱 Model features

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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ModelDuos SCH-W2595230 (Nuron)
Other model namesSamsung W259 Duos, Samsung Duos SCH-W259T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/1/20093/1/2010
Depth15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)48 x 115.5 millimeters (1.89 x 4.55 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution176x220 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)128 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 SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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 SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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 SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memoryfeature not registered128MB SDRAM
Internal storage40MB256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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 / Upload0.384 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly 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 SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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 SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USBUSB 1.1 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 SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1140 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.9 hours4.3 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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 browserWAPWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• MMS and WAP using GSM only
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Duos SCH-W259Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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