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Samsung Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Young 2 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Samsung Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS) 18Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
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 Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)

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 Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS) vs 5230 (RM-588)} 5 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core130%
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
+4GB (2GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)31%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+3.5"9%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+WVGA (800x480)25%
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)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G 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.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+229 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1320 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS
+ 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 Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
ModelGalaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)5230 (RM-588)
Other model namesGalaxy Young 2 Duos SM-G130M/Dual-SimNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date10/1/201411/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 109.8 millimeters (2.36 x 4.32 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC6815A32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 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 / Upload21/5.76 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 850/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 24 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)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 Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)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, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1300 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Young 2 (SM-G130M/DS)Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.316W/kg (head), 0.871W/kg (body)1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.915W/kg (head), 0.437W/kg (body)1.08W/kg (head)
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