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Samsung Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Samsung Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C) 19Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)

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 Stardust (SM-S766C)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C) vs 5230 (RM-588)} 5 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)58 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)45%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+233 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+4"25%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)13%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+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
+1500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
123 grams (4.31 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)7%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
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ModelGalaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)5230 (RM-588)
Other model namesTracFone Samsung Galaxy Stardust S766CNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region availableUSATurkey
USA, Turkey
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date9/1/201411/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)62.738 x 121.158 millimeters (2.47 x 4.77 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom BCM21664T (40nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom VideoCore IVfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEVDOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, 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 Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsVGA (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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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 Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1500 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours4.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• Screen protector included
• Silicone case included
• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
Nokia Maps 3.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Stardust (SM-S766C)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.86W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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