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Sony Ericsson Zylo vs Nokia 5230 (RM-588)

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

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Sony Ericsson Zylo 07Points
2.6"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
N/A
920
mAh

(Removable)

vs
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!

Zylo} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Zylo vs 5230 (RM-588)} 12 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)
+260MB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)3%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+229 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+3.2"23%
Larger screen
10 appsvs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
920 mAhvs+1320 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

11 Common items in both devices
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
115 grams (4.03 ounces)
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
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ModelSony Ericsson Zylo5230 (RM-588)
Other model namesSony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date7/27/201011/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 103 millimeters (2.05 x 4.06 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
System versionProprietary OSSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
RAM memoryfeature not registered128MB SDRAM
Internal storage260MB256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 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

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity920 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours4.3 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 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: Jazz Black, Energetic Black, Silver, Pink, White, Red
• SensMe, Track ID
• YouTube, Facebook, Twitter
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
Nokia Maps 3.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson ZyloNokia 5230 (RM-588)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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