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| Global Score | |
| 36.5 | 39.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Blackberry | Nokia |
| BlackBerry 4.6.x | Symbian 9.4 |
| 2008-09-10 | 2009-08-25 |
| 4.40 x 2.40 x 0.70 inches | 4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 inches |
| 4.70 ounces | 4.06 ounces |
| $ 200.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| -- | 3.2 inches |
| 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) | 360 x 640 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 200 pixels per inch | 229 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Resistive |
| 6.2 | 6.9 |
| processor | ARM11 (Single-Core 434 MHz) processor |
| 128 MB RAM | 128 MB RAM |
| GPU | GPU |
| 5.76 | 6.48 |
| Storage | |
| -- | 71,68 MB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 16 GB) external memory slot |
| 0 | 1.5 |
| Camera | |
| 2.00 MP | 2.00 MP |
| -- | 640 x 480 (30 fps) (VGA) video resolution |
| 4.73 | 5.28 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | -- |
| -- | HSDPA, UMTS and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1400mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1320mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 168 hours standby time 4 hours talk time | 438 hours standby time 7 hours talk time |
| 3.12 | 3.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0, EDR | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Nokia 5230 is just a bit better than BlackBerry Curve 8350i, getting a global score of 39.4 against 36.5. Nokia 5230 is a newer phone, and it's also lighter and somewhat thinner than BlackBerry Curve 8350i. The Nokia 5230 works with Symbian 9.4 OS, and BlackBerry Curve 8350i works with BlackBerry 4.6.x OS.
Nokia 5230 counts with a better performing processing unit than BlackBerry Curve 8350i, and although they both have 128 MB of RAM, the Nokia 5230 also has 1 more cpu cores. Nokia 5230 counts with a better screen than BlackBerry Curve 8350i, because it has a little bit better display pixels density and a way better 640 x 360 pixels resolution.
Nokia 5230 shoots better pictures and videos than BlackBerry Curve 8350i. Both have a 2 megapixels back facing camera. Nokia 5230 features a very superior storage capacity to install games and applications than BlackBerry Curve 8350i. BlackBerry Curve 8350i has a little better battery duration than Nokia 5230, because it has 1400mAh of battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone of the ones we are comparing, Nokia 5230 is also a bargain compared to others, making it an obvious call.
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