Nokia was still the world's biggest phone maker in 2010, and phones like the 5230, a low-cost touchscreen Symbian handset, were why. It sold enormously across Europe, India and Asia to people who wanted a touch phone and 3G without a smartphone price.
- Maker
- Nokia
- Released
- November 2009
- Platform
- Symbian S60 5th edition
Specifications
| Display | 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen, 640 x 360 |
|---|---|
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Network | 3G, GPS with Ovi Maps |
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