Nokia 5230 Vs. 5235

[Cool Buddy]

I was thinking of nuying a phone. I want a large screen (not necessarily a touchscreen), so i selected Nokia 5230 as it has 3G too. But then I saw 5235 which is a newer model. But I could not figure out the difference between the two. Can someone tell me if there are any differences. And is this phone a good buy?

 

[desiibond]

5235 comes with unlimied music download subscription from Nokia Ovi Music.

 

[Cool Buddy]

If that is the only difference, then may be I'll prefer to save a 1000 bucks by buying 5230

 

[MetalheadGautham]

Rs. 1000 for unlimited music downloads DOES seem very tempting... How is Ovi Music ? Does it offer cool and rare stuff ?

 

[rahul.007]

and also, 5235 supports video calling while 5230 doesn't(not until the required firmware updates are released....

*www.mobile-geeks.com/2009/12/11/nokia-announced-5235-for-music-lover/

but you should go with 5230.... great phone....

also if you can up your budget by around 9k, get samsung monte.... great phone with wifi, gps, capacitive touch, 3.2 mp cam....

*onlygizmos.com/og-review-samsung-monte-s5620-capacitive-love/2010/04/

 

[MetalheadGautham]

^^Monte lacks a smartphone OS like winmo, symbi or andy.

 

[desiibond]

Rs. 1000 for unlimited music downloads DOES seem very tempting... How is Ovi Music ? Does it offer cool and rare stuff ?

yes. it is a good store. if i have to pick, I would definitely pick 5235 for unlimited music (as i do buy lot of music outside)

*music.ovi.com/in/en/pc

 

[rahul.007]

^^Monte lacks a smartphone OS like winmo, symbi or andy.

yup.... this is the only con....

 

[PraKs]

Go with 5230

No use paying 1000 Rs extra for music download, You can transfer them from your PC via USB

More all OVI songs have DRM, so you cant transfer to other phones & incase you format then download all again.

 

[Cool Buddy]

yeah, I don't need any rare stuff (music). Moreover, the unlimited download is for a period of 1 year. And I suppose, if 5235 will support video calling then 5230 will do to with the same firmware. Anyways, video calling without a front camera is useless.
As far as samsung is concerned, I hate the UI so much that I don't dare spend so much on a samsung phone. I have used corby & older samsung phones, I find the UI almost as irritating as Chinese phones. I better stick to the dated look of symbian, at least that keeps the cost down

 

[PraKs]

@Cool Buddy

Would vote for 5230 again

Well its not at all dated look, just install myphone theme & you have the awesome look of iPhone

 

[desiibond]

yes. in that case, just get 5230. and for looks, get spb shell for symbian.

 

[Cool Buddy]

Thanks everyone for the suggestion, I'll buy by the end of this month. How much is it selling for these days?

 

[rahul.007]

i brought it for rs 7430 from hotspot.... no memory card included....

 

[talwar]

Piano Touch
The touch screen works well when pressing the keys & the sound does resemble a piano, however only one key at a time & there is a slight between pressing keys. Something to play about with & show your friends, pretty good....
*store.ovi.com/content/23903

 

[Nuxer]

I bought Nokia 5230 for Rs.7500/- with 2GB memory card and data cable.

 

[gigyaster]

Even I bought the same at 7500/- without memory card. The package comes bundled with data cable, but isn't the data cable too short..its ok but still.

 

[raj_in]

*www.naaptol.com/price/60063-Nokia-5230.html
check this out
6488 lowest price......... :O

 

[desiibond]

*www.naaptol.com/price/60063-Nokia-5230.html
check this out
6488 lowest price......... :O

but when you open it :

Our Price : Rs. 6,488
Add 12.5% VAT Tax : Rs. 811
TOTAL : Rs. 7,299
Add Shipping
: Rs. 199
YOU PAY : Rs. 7,498

 

[Cool Buddy]

So the price is more or less Rs. 7500 & depending on the shop I may get a memory card bundled. However, I wish to buy a 4GB memory card, so better if there is no bundle & lower price.