Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Gravity T vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2013 11:11 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Nokia 5230 X Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Nokia 5230 (RM-588) Compare Samsung Gravity T X

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	vs	13 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)3% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
184MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+434MHz 32bit Single-core148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
50MB	vs	+256MB (70MB available)40% More internal storage for applications and files
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)4% Lighter
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+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
Supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
via Micro-USB	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

3G HSDPA

3.6 Mbps

Resistive

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Gravity T (SGH-T669)	5230 (RM-588)
Other model names	T-Mobile Samsung Gravity Touch T669, Samsung SGH-T669	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	6/23/2010	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.6 x 110 millimeters (2.23 x 4.33 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 60 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 184MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memory	feature not registered	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	50MB	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	via Micro-USB	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4.3 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	458 hours (19.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Various • T-Mobile Social Buzz • Facebook, Twitter Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen Nokia Maps 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669)	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head)

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Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669) vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gravity T vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate