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  • 09 Mar 2010

nisha, 09 Mar 2010plz help me guys i m using nokia 5310 now and i want 2 buy... moreComparison between 5233 and 6303 Classic

TECH ASPECTS
You can check them out here : http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=2909&idPhone2=2658

You can clearly see differences in the fields for
1) Size Dimensions, Weight.
2) Display type and Size
3) Memory
4) 3G (is for 5230 Nuron only, not for 5233)
5) Camera and video recording
6) Operating System, CPU
7) GPS (is for 5230 Nuron only, not for 5233)

Apart from these you can also see that 5230/33 has Accelerometer for automatic screen rotation from portrait to landscape, Photo editor for camera.
Battery is of more power in 5233 but the larger screen and OS supported multitasking abbilities mean that you get similar stand-by/usage time. But practically it depends on individual usage.

WHAT THESE MEAN?

1) Difference in Dimension and weight mean that 5233 is bulkier than 6303 classic. 6303 is slimmer @ 11.7 mm against 5233's 15.5 mm.
2) Difference in Display : This is probably a very important experience of a phone. 6303 c has a 2.2" QVGA i.e 240x320 pixel screen. Whereas 5230 has a 3.2" nHD (360x640) screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. 5233 has an unchallenged advantage here.
3) & 6) 5233 is a Symbian Series 60 (OS and UI) smart phone. It shares the same OS as Nokia 5800 XM, N97, N97 mini, X6, 5530 XM, 5230, Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz, Vivaz Pro and Samsung Omnia HD. It has access to far more applications than the non smart 6303 c. Also as you can see both has JAVA support. Differences in 3) and 6) are because of this reason. Both goes in favour of 5233.
4) & 7) 3G and GPS are very valuable addition to 5230. 5233 lacks both of them, so does 6303 c.
5) 6303 has a clear advantage here with a better resolution 3.15 MP camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. 5233 on the other hand has a 2 MP fixed focus snapper without a flash. Video recording is smoewhat better in 5233 as it records videos @ 30fps. Note that we watch movies in 24 fps. So 6303's 15 fps is a little less here.

MORE...

Alright, so you'll by know understand that 5233 is better than 6303 classic. And it sure is. Unless you want a better camera and more pocket friendly phone. What's more is that the audio output performance by 5230 is far better than 6303 classic in every aspect. So a real value for money phone is 5233 in around INR 7400 - 7800/-.
That's the verdict.

Shah Rukh, Mumbai

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    • 09 Mar 2010

    Anonymous, 01 Jan 1970dont know about the language! go check in shop! no 5310 is s40 and 5230/33 is symbian s60v5! but u have much much more apps and themes for 5233! and sure buy 5233!!

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      • 09 Mar 2010

      rajasri, 09 Mar 2010hey guys i'm using this fone for about a week n facing a pr... moreI think its ok! not problem! but my battery backup is little better! how u charged battery first time? u sqezzed battery totaly first time?

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        • 09 Mar 2010

        does nokia 5233 supprts hindi language and does 5233 supprts all apps and themes that my nokia 5310 supprts what is morefactor in 5233 than nokia 6303 i m waiting 4 ur ans plz reply (sorry 4 my english )

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          • 39B
          • 09 Mar 2010

          After using skyfire for an hour. I have removed it from my phone. the 5230 is a very poor web phone.

          Just try using an Android or an Iphone.

          FAR FAR superior !!!!!

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            • 09 Mar 2010

            Emir, 09 Mar 2010Yes i know! i understand! thats why im saying ttthhhhhhaaaa... morehey guys i'm using this fone for about a week n facing a problem. i'm listening to music in headphone for 1 hour per day and 50 sms per day and battery lasts for only 1.5 days. is this normal?? please reply soon guys. is ur phone also giving same backup??

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              • 09 Mar 2010

              Emir, 09 Mar 2010Yes i know! i understand! thats why im saying ttthhhhhhaaaa... moreulwehqwljqjkjiij??????

              The more I use skyfire, the more I hate IT!!!!!!

              Just about the worst mobile web browser ever made.

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                • nisha
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                • 09 Mar 2010

                plz help me guys i m using nokia 5310 now and i want 2 buy a new nokia mobile but i m confused btwn nokia 5233 and 6303 my question_ is 5233 supprts all apps and themes that my 5310 supprts? and what is the morefactor in 5233 ie what are the advanced features in 5233 than 6303 just touchscreen or some more frnds plz ans my questions i m waiting (sorry 4 my english )

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                  • 09 Mar 2010

                  SR, 09 Mar 2010I had mentioned about that in yesterday's post. Here it is ... moreYes i know! i understand! thats why im saying ttthhhhhhaaaaaannnnnnnkkkkkkkkkk yyyyyyyoooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! SR! evryone here should download skyfire! i like it more than opera now!

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                    • 09 Mar 2010

                    is anyone using Nokia Music Headset HS-45, AD-54 with this phone..how is the sound quality

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 09 Mar 2010

                      I have said it before. And i am saying it again.

                      The phone is fine. It's weakest feature is the web browsing. The built in Nokia browser is poor and the opera browser does not work very well on this phone.

                      However, the Skyfire browser I downloaded is even worse than the two above. Skyfire is a piece of shit and a complete waste of time!!!!!

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                        • 09 Mar 2010

                        Emir, 09 Mar 2010Lol ok thank u! i cant believe i heard about skyfire first ... moreI had mentioned about that in yesterday's post. Here it is again :

                        "An interesting thing with Skyfire is that it uses Mozilla Firefox 2.0’s user agent when a request is sent. This is to prevent web servers from identifying Skyfire as a mobile browser so that they will send full content instead of mobile content".

                        Watch this on your new Skyfire : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mWUoxiLZFc&feature=player_embedded

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                          • 09 Mar 2010

                          Saravanan, 09 Mar 2010Could you plese tell me which earphone is best for my nokia... moreI paid twice of your price for this phone!! now to answer...i am usin sonicear and they are amazinggg!! but i am not sure u can find them! i would say buy any new sony or philips headphones! but no cheapest please!

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                            • 09 Mar 2010

                            Emir, 08 Mar 2010Listen i said this maybe 10 times...u cant judge this or an... moreCould you plese tell me which earphone is best for my nokia 5233.

                            See i spent 8k to get this phone with out the actual market value awarness. thats why the frustration.

                            But tell me which is the damn good head phones for my nokia 5233 which should atleast produce some nice quality sound.

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                              • 09 Mar 2010

                              hey guys i'm using this fone for about a week n facing a problem. i'm listening to music in headphone for 1 hour per day and 50 sms per day and battery lasts for only 1.5 days. is this normal?? please reply soon guys. is ur phone also giving same backup??

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                                • 09 Mar 2010

                                Prashant, 09 Mar 2010Which is best full screen video converter for this phone?Try Ultra MP4 video converter.

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                                  • 09 Mar 2010

                                  anand, 09 Mar 2010thanx for ur opinion again emir. just went to market 2da... moreDear Anand, Here in Burdwan Nokia 5230, yes 5230 white is available in NPD. Burdwan is 1.5 hrs frm Kolkata , come here and take 5230.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 09 Mar 2010

                                    Anisha, 09 Mar 2010how its bass quality, and loudness with sony headphone? plz replyhi,
                                    I spend rs.300. Bass performance is superb. It comes with mega bass. Model no: MDR-D9.
                                    Most of all beat is so clear. So i can enjoy the every beats..

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                                      • 09 Mar 2010

                                      SR, 09 Mar 2010You are welcome, though that wasn't the first time I mentio... moreLol ok thank u! i cant believe i heard about skyfire first time yesterday when u posted link here! what i like about sf the most is that it shows pages exactly like on computer! and it support full flash! i can play almost every video i want on any site!

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                                        • 09 Mar 2010

                                        Emir, 09 Mar 2010I agree! i like nuron much more too! i am not sure did u ... moreYou are welcome, though that wasn't the first time I mentioned about Skyfire.

                                        About when the final version will be out, who'd know about such thing. If they release the final version it'll make news on GSMArena for sure. Also your browser will let you know.