Nokia 5230 vs Apple iPhone 18
One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.
Nokia 5230: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Apple iPhone 18: Based on announced specs — scored in 5 categories.

Apple iPhone 18
7.4/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Apple iPhone 18 takes 1 of the 1 categories both phones are scored in.
- Apple iPhone 18 gives you the larger screen — 6.3 inches against 3.2 inches.
Category scores
| Category | Nokia 5230 | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.9 | 8.1Better |
| Battery | 2.2 | — |
| Audio | 6.5 | — |
| Performance | — | 7.8 |
| Camera | — | 5.8 |
| Software | — | 8.8 |
| Call Quality | — | 7.8 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Nokia 5230 | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Discontinued | Rumored |
| Release date | Nov 2009 | — |
| Expected release window | — | 2027 |
| Platform | ||
| OS version | Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5 | iOS 27 |
| CPU | 434 MHz ARM 11 | Hexa-core |
| OS | — | iOS |
| Chipset | — | Apple A20 |
| Chipset (as published) | — | Apple A20 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | Dedicated slot | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 3.2″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 360 × 640 pixels | 1,206 × 2,622 pixels |
| Panel type | LCD (other) | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,320 mAh | — |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 111 × 51.7 × 15.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 115 g | — |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2 | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | — |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 2 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | — | 48 MP wide (f/1.6) · 48 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | — | 4K@60fps |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 5G |
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