Nokia 5230
The Nokia 5230 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2009).
2009 · Entry-level · Symbian 9.4ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓128GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 115g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,320 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 229 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
OS
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
RAM
128MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
229 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,320 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Weight
115g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in)
