Detailed specifications for the Nokia 5230

The Details

The Details

  • Touch screen

    Resistive touch interface. Intuitive UI
  • Music

    Up to 33hrs music, storage expandable to 16GB
  • Social networking

    Integrated online sharing via social apps
51.7 mm
Nokia 5230
111 mm

At a glance

  • 3.2 ''
    Display size
  • 4.5 h
    Maximum 3G talk time
  • 540 h
    Maximum 3G standby time
Available colours
Design

Design

Dimensions

Height

111  mm

Width

51.7  mm

Thickness

14.5  mm

Weight

113  g

Volume

78  cm³

Form factor

Phone design

Touch  

Display and User Interface

Display size

3.2  ''

Display resolution - height

640  pixels

Screen width

360  pixels

Display features

  • Light time-out
  • Brightness control
  • Tactile feedback
  • Proximity sensor

Display colors

16777216  

Display technology

LCD Transmissive  

Display height

71  mm

Display width

40  mm

Display orientation

Portrait  

Keys and Input Methods

User Input

Touch  

Keypad type

  • Touch screen
  • On-screen QWERTY keyboard
  • On-screen alphanumeric

Physical keys

  • Media
  • Lock
Hardware

Hardware

Connectivity

Dual SIM

No  

Connectors

  • Micro-USB-B
  • 3.5 mm Nokia AV Connector
  • 2.0 mm Charging Connector

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth 2.0  

Power Management1

Battery model

BL-5J  

Battery capacity

1430  mAh

Battery voltage

3.7  V

Battery replace

Yes  

Maximum 2G standby time

480  h

Maximum 2G talk time

12  h

Maximum 3G standby time

540  h

Maximum 3G talk time

4.5  h

1 Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.

Data Network

Data bearers2

  • GPRS (2G)
  • EDGE/EGPRS (2G)
  • HSDPA (3G)
  • WCDMA (3G)
  • Dual Transfer Mode (2G)

2

Memory

Operating Frequency

Frequency bands

  • GSM 850
  • GSM 900
  • GSM 1800
  • GSM 1900
  • WCDMA Band V (850)
  • WCDMA Band VIII (900)
  • WCDMA Band II (1900)
  • WCDMA Band I (2100)

Data speed - Upload

WCDMA - 384 kbit/s  KBit/s

Data speed - Download

WCDMA - 384 kbit/s  KBit/s

Software and applications

Software and applications

Productivity features

Personal information management features

  • Dictionary
  • Digital clock
  • Recorder
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Phonebook
  • Converter
  • Fixed dialling number
  • Notes
  • Alarm clock
  • Reminders
  • Analogue clock
  • To-do list

Syncronization

Local SyncML synchronisation  

Other Applications

Graphics format

  • JPEG
  • OTA
  • JPEG 2000
  • BMP
  • WMF
  • GIF89a
  • TIFF
  • EXIF
  • PNG
  • WBMP
  • GIF87a
  • MBM

Software updates

  • FOTI
  • FOTA

Software platform & User Interface

Platform

S60  

Communications

Communications

Email and Messaging3

Email solution

  • OMA E-mail Notification v1.0
  • Mail for Exchange
  • Native Email Client

Email protocols

  • SMTP
  • IMAP4
  • POP3

Email features

Email attachments  

Supported instant messaging services

  • Google Talk
  • Windows Live Messenger
  • Nokia Chat

3 Some services may be available only via downloading or dependent on the market. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or email features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded.

Call management

Supported amount of phonebooks

1  

Speech codecs

  • AMR-WB
  • GSM FR
  • AMR-NB
  • GSM HR
  • EFR
Device security

Device security

Security

Device startup security

  • Device passcode
  • PIN code

Data encryption

User data encryption for memory card  

Sharing and Internet

Sharing and Internet

Browsing and Internet

Internet browser capabilities

OSS browser  

Navigation

Navigation

GPS and navigation4

Navigation features and services

Nokia Maps  

GPS features

  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • External GPS

4 Downloading of maps over-the-air may involve transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission. The availability of products, services and features may vary by region. Please check with your local Nokia dealer for further details and availability of language options. These specifications are subject to change without notice

Photography

Photography

Main camera

Camera resolution

1600 x 1200  pixels

Camera digital zoom

4  x

Camera focal length

3.7  mm

Camera minimum focus range

60  cm

Camera image formats

JPEG/Exif  

Main camera features

Camera features

  • Exposure compensation
  • Sequence mode
  • Still image editor
  • Full screen viewfinder
  • Self timer

Image capturing

Capture modes

  • Sequence
  • Self-timer
  • Video
  • Still

Scene modes

  • Landscape
  • User defined
  • Automatic
  • Sports
  • Night
  • Portrait

White balance modes

  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Sunny
  • Fluorescent
  • Automatic

Light sensitivity modes

  • Low
  • Automatic
  • High
  • Medium

Photos viewed by

  • Photo editor
  • Album
Music and Audio

Music and Audio

Music

Music package

Nokia Music Store  

DRM support

  • OMA DRM 1
  • Windows Media DRM10
  • OMA DRM 2

Audio features

  • Audio Recording AAC
  • Music Player
  • Loudness
  • Stereo Widening
  • Audio Streaming
  • Bass Boost
  • Audio Equalizer

Voice and audio recording

Recording

  • Voice recorder
  • Voice Commands

Audio recording format

AMR  

Audio recording features

Mono  

Music format

Audio playback file formats

  • MF
  • WAV
  • MP4
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • MP3
  • AWB
  • M4A
  • WMA
  • RM
  • AU
  • MIDI

Radio

Radio features

Stereo FM radio  

Video

Video

Main video camera

Video camera resolution

480p  

Camera video frame rate

30  fps

Camera video zoom

4  x

Video scene modes

  • Low light
  • Night
  • Automatic

Video white balance modes

  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Sunny
  • Incandescent
  • Automatic

Main video camera features

Video features

  • Video Recorder
  • Video Streaming
  • Video Ringtones
  • Video Editor
  • Video Sharing
  • Video Player

Video streaming

YouTube browsing and video streaming  

Other features (video)

Video sharing and playback

  • Video sharing to Flickr
  • Video sharing to Ovi
  • Video editing
Environment

Environment

Environmental features

Materials

Free of PVC  

Recycling

100% recoverable as materials and energy  

User guide

Black and white printing  

Packaging

  • Made of renewable materials
  • Containing up to 60% recycled materials
  • Packaging is 100 % recyclable
What’s in the box

What’s in the box

Sales Package

  • Nokia High-Efficiency Charger AC-8 (or Nokia Fast Charger AC-15, depending on country)
  • Nokia Battery BL-5J 1320 mAh
  • Plectrum Stylus CP-306
  • Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102
  • Quick Guide, User Guide and Product information leaflet
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