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Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500) 19Points
3.65"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)

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!

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500) vs 5230 (RM-588)} 3 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+3GB (1.83GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+eMMCAdvantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)38%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+3.65"14%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
158 PPIvs+229 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1300 mAhvs+1320 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices
115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
3G HSDPA
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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ModelGalaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)5230 (RM-588)
Other model namesGalaxy Ace Plus S7500T, GT-S7500LNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date2/1/201211/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)62.5 x 114.7 millimeters (2.46 x 4.52 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.65" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)158 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage3GB (1.83GB available)
eMMC
256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 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

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1300 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.3 hours4.3 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
Nokia Maps 3.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Ace Plus (GT-S7500)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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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