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Nokia 5230

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Nokia 5230

2009 • Symbian • 2G, 3G

Nokia 5230 matters as a Nokia phone in 2009 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 2 MP camera, 1320 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Specifications

Release year2009
OSSymbian
Network2G, 3G
Display3.2" / TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors / 360 x 640
Battery1320 mAh
MemoryRAM 128 MB, Storage 128 MB
CameraMain 2 MP, Front -
Body115 g / 111 mm x 51.7 mm x 15.5 mm
Network technologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Network speedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
GPRSClass 32
EDGEClass 32
Announced2009.0
StatusDiscontinued
SIMMini-SIM
Screen/body ratio49.2
CPU434 MHz ARM 11
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal memory70MB 128MB RAM
RAM text0.125
Main camera text2.0
Main camera video480p@30fps
Selfie camera textNo
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWLANNo
Bluetooth2.0
GPSYes, with A-GPS; Nokia Maps
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Battery typeRemovable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)
ColorsBlack, White
PriceUSD 111.2

Why This Model Matters

Nokia 5230 matters as a Nokia phone in 2009 because it helps document what the brand was offering in that part of its lineup. On this site, the model is especially useful as a reference point for 2 MP camera, 1320 mAh battery, and 2G and 3G support.

Descriptions

Nokia 5230 is a Nokia phone released in 2009. In this catalog, the model is most closely associated with Symbian software, 2G and 3G connectivity, 3.2" display, 1320 mAh battery, and 128 MB storage.

Nokia 5230 fits into Nokia's lineup as a phone focused on everyday communication and practical hardware choices. Support for 2G and 3G helps place it within the network standards of its generation. Notable details include 434 MHz ARM 11 chipset, stereo fm radio, rds, expandable storage, and 115 g body weight, which helps explain how this device compared with nearby Nokia models in the same period.

For buyers or researchers comparing Nokia devices from 2009, Nokia 5230 is useful as a reference point for what a phone typically offered in that period. Key reference points include 128 MB of storage, 1320 mAh battery capacity, and 2 MP main camera.

On this page, the specifications table and descriptive notes help place Nokia 5230 within the wider Nokia catalog. Details such as TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors and 111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm and 115 g provide extra context for understanding the device's design priorities and day-to-day usability.