Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:18 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare Nokia 5230 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)

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!

14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+600MHz 32bit Single-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+256MB (128MB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 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.	vs	Resistive
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)4% Lighter
17 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)10% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
157 PPI	vs	+229 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.55"	vs	+3.2"25% Larger screen
930 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

16 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Single

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	5230 (Nuron)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro U20, SE Mimmi	T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	6/29/2010	3/1/2010
Depth	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 90 millimeters (2.05 x 3.54 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	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.55" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~43% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	157 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 60 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memory	256MB	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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	7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	930 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	4.3 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	458 hours (19.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • 2GB microSD included • SE UX platform • SE Timescape • SE PlayNow Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen Nokia Maps 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)	Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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)