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Nokia 5230 Specifications
Also known as Nokia 5230 Nuron
Nokia
Released 2009, Aug 15
- 115g, 15.5mm thickness
- Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
- 70MB 128MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.3 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
3.2"
360x640 pixels
2MP
480p
128MB RAM
1320mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 1900 - American version | |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2009, August. Released 2009, November |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc (4.37 x 2.04 x 0.61 in) |
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| Weight | 115 g (4.06 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors |
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| Size | 3.2 inches, 28.2 cm2 (~49.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density) | |
| ??? | Handwriting recognition |
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Platform
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OS | Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5 |
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| CPU | 434 MHz ARM 11 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 70MB 128MB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 2 MP |
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| Video | 480p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
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| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
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| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite | |
| ??? | MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player Organizer Photo editor Voice memo/dial Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J) |
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| Stand-by | Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 432 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 33 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, White |
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| SAR | 1.01 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.08 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 80 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 66dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -86.7dB / Crosstalk -84.0dB |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nokia 5230 worth buying in 2026?
Nokia 5230 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.9/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Nokia 5230?
Nokia 5230 has a 1,320 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Nokia 5230 have?
Nokia 5230 features a 3.20-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Nokia 5230?
Genze rates Nokia 5230 3.9/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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