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Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230) vs Nokia X5 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 723 vs Nokia X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.86"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia X5 (32GB)

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!

Wave 723 (GT-S7230)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230) vs X5 (32GB)} 25 Advantages Nokia X5 (32GB)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)60%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
90MBvs+32GB (22GB available)249 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC24 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)46%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+287 PPI97%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.86"83%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3060 mAh155%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+5 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

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
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ModelWave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Other model namesSamsung Wave723 S7230, Samsung Wave 723 S7230ENokia 5.1 Plus 3GB RAM, Nokia X5, HMD 5.1 Plus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date10/1/20105/1/2018
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)53.9 x 109.5 millimeters (2.12 x 4.31 in)71.98 x 149.51 millimeters (2.83 x 5.89 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5.86" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI287 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
System versionBada 1.1Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G72 MP3 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage90MB32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB494353VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, La Fleur edition
• TouchWiz UI 3.0
• Panorama photo
• DNSe
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
• 2.5D curved glass screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)Nokia X5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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