5230
2009 budget touch.
The Nokia 5230 is a feature Nokia smartphone released Nov 2009, with a launch price of $170. It pairs the ARM 11 434 MHz with a 3.2" nHD touch display, a capable main camera and a 1,320 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — Nokia 5230. Standout strengths: touch budget at $170. and gps included. Main trade-off: resistive touch.
Nokia 5230.
5230 brought touch + GPS to a $170 budget — Nokia's 2009 entry resistive-touch Symbian.
Read the full review- Touch budget at $170.
- GPS included.
- nHD display.
- 4 pop colors.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the 5230 compares
| 5230 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nokia G22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | ARM 11 434 MHz | SD 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 |
| Display | 3.2" nHD touch | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.52" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP |
| Battery | 1,320 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh · DIY-swappable |
| Launch price | $170 | $1,299 | $180 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the 5230 released?
The 5230 was released in Nov 2009.
How much does the 5230 cost?
The 5230 launched at $170 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the 5230 screen size and type?
The 5230 has a 3.2" nHD touch display.
What chipset does the 5230 use?
The 5230 is powered by the ARM 11 434 MHz chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the 5230 have?
The 5230 ships with 128 MB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the 5230 battery capacity?
The 5230 has a 1,320 mAh battery.
What colours does the 5230 come in?
The 5230 is available in 4 colours: Black, White, Red, Pink.
Is the 5230 worth buying?
5230 brought touch + GPS to a $170 budget — Nokia's 2009 entry resistive-touch Symbian. SpecEagle gives the 5230 an editorial score of 50/100.
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