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Nokia 6230i vs Sony Ericsson W880i

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Nokia6230iSony EricssonW880i
Overview
Released20052007
Display
Screen size–1.8″
Resolution208 × 208320 × 240
Sharpness–222 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeActive-matrix TFT LCD with 65,536 colours and animated 3D menu graphics, archived exact Nokia specification page. No maker-published physical diagonal or native refresh rate assigned.1.8-inch QVGA LCD with 262,000 colours
Performance
Storage32 MB16 MB
Memory32 MB internal memory, with approximately 27 MB available for video, audio, images and other documents, exact Nokia specification page. English issue 3 guide distinguishes contacts/messages/organiser/Java shared memory from gallery-file memory. No total RAM inferred from these pools.–
Storage typeMMC expansion up to 512 MB in exact Nokia specifications; maker recommends approved compatible cards. An MMC is included in the sales package, with capacity dependent on region. Slot lies beneath the battery; English guide requires removing the battery to install it. SD cards are explicitly incompatible.Up to 16 MB internal user storage, depending on software and file content; 1 GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) supplied
Cameras
Main camera1.3 MP2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Main camera1.3-megapixel rear camera producing 1280 × 1024-pixel images, exact Nokia specification and English guide. Maker launch describes 3× digital zoom; digital enlargement is not optical zoom. Guide includes standard/portrait/night modes, self-timer, image quality and size controls.2 MP fixed-focus camera without a photo light; 2.5× digital zoom at VGA resolution
Video recording176 × 144-pixel QCIF recording with H.263 video and AMR audio; up to one hour depending on available phone/MMC memory, exact Nokia launch sheet and specifications. Streaming and playback support 3GPP, H.263, MPEG-4 and AMR; services depend on network and content support.–
Battery and charging
Battery900 mAh950 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRemovable BL-5C lithium-ion battery, 900 mAh in original Nokia launch data sheet and shared service guide. Regional maker specification claims up to 3–5 h talk and 150–300 h standby, dependent on network and use; launch sheet says up to 5 h and 12 days. Contemporary retail reviews describe an 850 mAh cell, so the original maker figure does not establish every shipped battery revision.3.6 V 950 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Wired chargingEnglish issue 3 guide gives approximately 1 h 30 min for BL-5C with ACP-12 while in standby. Proprietary charging socket; USB file transfer does not imply USB charging.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight99 g71 g
Thickness20 mm9.4 mm
Height × width103 × 44 mm103 × 46.5 mm
Weight detail99 g including BL-5C battery, 103 × 44 × 20 mm and 76 cc, exact archived Nokia specification page.–
MaterialsReplaceable covers; original guide documents replacing the front cover and keypad. Optional cover gallery images show accessory finishes and do not establish every regional sales package.–
ColoursOriginal maker launch sheet lists Silver Grey and Black and White in-box colours. Optional beige, black, dark-blue and red covers are pictured as original manufacturer compositions in Mobile-review’s released-model test. Included finishes and accessories vary by region.–
ButtonsFive-way navigation with separate central select key, configurable left/right selection keys, numeric keypad, side volume/push-to-talk keys and top power/profile key, exact guide and Nokia specifications.–
Water resistance detailOriginal English guide explicitly states the phone is not water-resistant; no IP rating assigned.–
SpeakersIntegrated hands-free speaker, MP3/AAC/M4A stereo music playback and FM stereo radio with Visual Radio. A connected compatible headset acts as the FM antenna. Interactive Visual Radio depends on broadcaster, network and service availability.–
Software
Operating systemProprietary softwareProprietary software
Software at launchNokia Series 40 with Java MIDP 2.0 and Bluetooth API, exact Nokia specifications.Sony Ericsson proprietary phone software with Java applications and Walkman music player
Software featuresEmail using SMTP, POP3 and IMAP4; MMS OMA 1.2 up to 300 kB depending on network; concatenated SMS; predictive text; calendar, notes, wallet, voice memo up to 60 min, calculator, stopwatch and Java software. XHTML browser displays some HTML pages. Regional games differ. Archived services, software downloads and network features are not claimed to remain available today.–
Release detailNokia announced 6230i on 1 March 2005 and explicitly called it the successor to 6230, with second-quarter shipments planned. GSMArena's full 12 April 2005 review says it had entered the market days earlier; Mobile-review's 26 April retail test also confirms availability. No exact maker first-sale month established, so year precision retained rather than reusing the announcement day. Product/support resources are archived English UAE maker pages; model-specific downloads in that archive may no longer work.–
In the boxOriginal Nokia launch sheet lists 6230i phone, BL-5C battery, ACP-12 travel charger, user guide, CD-ROM, MMC and HDS-3 stereo headset. Regional packages and MMC capacities vary.–
Connectivity
Mobile networkEGSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900, automatic band switching, exact Nokia specifications. EDGE class 10 (4+1, 3+2), up to 236.8 kbit/s; GPRS class 10; HSCSD up to 43.2 kbit/s. Push to talk uses cellular data and requires a compatible operator service. GSM/EDGE support does not establish UMTS/3G capability.GSM 900/1800/1900 and WCDMA; data transfer up to 384 kbit/s
SIMMini-SIM behind removable battery, exact English guide.–
BluetoothBluetooth 1.1, English issue 3 guide; Hands-free, Headset, Object Push, File Transfer, Dial-up Networking, SIM Access and Serial Port profiles. Infrared also supported. No stereo A2DP inferred from Bluetooth connectivity or stereo music playback.Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo audio streaming
USBUSB via Pop-Port. English guide permits the inserted MMC to act as a storage device for a compatible PC, or use with PC Suite; the storage-device mode applies to the card. No USB connector type or charging power inferred from the word USB.Proprietary Fast port for data transfer and accessories

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