• One Plan
• Internet Talker Plans
• Internet Texter Plans
• Pay As You Go

The One Plan

Currently, Three's most extension price plan. The only One you are likely to need, this '3' price plan gives you 2,000 (yes 2,000!) anytime, any network minutes, 5,000 Texts, 1GB internet usage and 5,000 minutes of calls to other 3 mobiles each month.

Value for Money
The One Plan
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 2000anytimeany network 1GB FREE Was £28, now£25a month
Value for Money
The One Plan
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 2000anytimeany network 1GB FREE Was £28, now£25a month

Internet Talker Plans

A price plan which gives you flexibility, Internet Talker plans don't tie you to a set number of texts and set number of minutes each month. As with Three's previous With Mix & Match plans, you receive a monthly allowance, which you are free to use for texts, minutes or any combination of the two. This is ideal if you find your minutes and text usage fluctuates month by month causing you to exceed either your monthly text or minutes allowance.

But Wait! There's more. Internet Talker also gives you 500MB Internet usage and 5,000 Three-to-Three minutes each month.

Value for Money
Internet Talker 300
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   300anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE Was £15, now£13a month
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Internet Talker 500
Nokia 5230 Black Refurbished 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   500anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE Was £18, now£13a month
Value for Money
Internet Talker 300
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   300anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE Was £15, now£13a month
Value for Money
Internet Talker 300
Nokia 5230 Black Refurbished 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   300anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE £15a month
Value for Money
Internet Talker 500
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   500anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE £18a month
Value for Money
Internet Talker 500
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   500anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE £18a month
Value for Money
Internet Talker 900
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   900anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE £21a month
Value for Money
Internet Talker 900
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts/Minutes 3 to 3 Mins Handset Cost Monthly Cost   900anytime any network mins or texts or any mix of the two 5000minutes FREE £21a month

Internet Texter Plans

Just like with Internet Talker Plans, Internet Texter Plans give you 500MB internet (1GB with the iPhone) usage and 5,000 minutes to other 3 mobiles each month, however you also receive 5,000 Texts plus an allowance of anytime, any network minutes.

Value for Money
Internet Texter 100
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 100anytimeany network 500MB FREE Was £17, now£15a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 300
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 300anytimeany network 500MB FREE Was £20, now£15a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 100
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 100anytimeany network 500MB FREE Was £17, now£15a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 300
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 300anytimeany network 500MB FREE Was £20, now£15a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 500
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 500anytimeany network 500MB FREE £23a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 500
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 500anytimeany network 500MB FREE £23a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 900
Nokia 5230 Black 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 900anytimeany network 500MB FREE £26a month
Value for Money
Internet Texter 900
Nokia 5230 White 24 months contract Texts Minutes Internet Handset Cost Monthly Cost   5000 900anytimeany network 500MB FREE £26a month

Pay As You Go

PAYG
Nokia 5230 Black No Contract Details Cost   Buy the Nokia 5230 Black on Three Pay as You Go. Use your Top-up to buy one of our Stretch bundles and you can double your minutes and texts. Plus get 100 3 to 3 minutes, UK Voicemail and Skype to Skype calls and messages. £89.99
PAYG
Nokia 5230 Black Refurbished No Contract Details Cost   Buy the Nokia 5230 Black Refurbished on Three Pay as You Go. Use your Top-up to buy one of our Stretch bundles and you can double your minutes and texts. Plus get 100 3 to 3 minutes, UK Voicemail and Skype to Skype calls and messages. £59.99
PAYG
Nokia 5230 White No Contract Details Cost   Buy the Nokia 5230 White on Three Pay as You Go. Use your Top-up to buy one of our Stretch bundles and you can double your minutes and texts. Plus get 100 3 to 3 minutes, UK Voicemail and Skype to Skype calls and messages. £89.99
PAYG
Nokia 5230 White Refurbished No Contract Details Cost   Buy the Nokia 5230 White Refurbished on Three Pay as You Go. Use your Top-up to buy one of our Stretch bundles and you can double your minutes and texts. Plus get 100 3 to 3 minutes, UK Voicemail and Skype to Skype calls and messages. £59.99

Our Nokia 5230 Review

Nokia 5230 Front (Black)

Design

The Nokia 5230, the latest touchscreen smartphone from Nokia and features the Symbian S60 operating system. Available in a choice of interchangeable covers (front and back) make the 5230 versatile as users are sure to find a combination to match his/her personality.

Screen

Nokia’s choice of screen size corresponds to its young audience. The 3.2-inch touchscreen matches the look and feel of an iPhone’s screen. On the downside, the Nokia 5230 did not manage to win this race as its screen is resistive – not as easy to press and navigate with when compared with the iPhone’s capacitive, sensitive screen. The image quality radiates with colour and sharpness in normal lighting conditions. Under direct sunlight, visibility is drastically reduced which was disappointing to us given that young customers are always on the move outdoors.

Nokia 5230 Front (White)

User Interface

Although the Nokia 5230 is almost identical with the Nokia 5800 in terms of look and feel, its user interface is directly lifted from the Nokia 5520 XpressMusic handset. This smartphone’s user interface comes with noticeable performance improvements and features. For example, the built-in accelerometer is more responsive and reliable when compared with that of previous Nokia models. One thing that caught our eye is the home screen that had to undergo a major transformation to become touch-friendly. One example is the fact that some icons were eliminated to make it easier to press and click. This transformation facilitated our work it took us one or two presses to reach our calendar appointments, set an alarm, or change the current profile while in a meeting.

Keypad

As we’ve mentioned earlier, the Nokia 5230 is identical with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic in terms of design and layout. The layout is quite simple equipped with the standard function buttons (call, end call, and menu). We missed the stylus from this handset, which was quite confusing given that the simplest way to remove the SIM card from the side compartment is through the handset’s stylus. The on-screen QWERTY keyboard is a breeze for those accustomed to typing email using a BlackBerry or iPhone. One perk that comes with the Nokia 5230 is its handwriting recognition feature that enabled us to draw letters with ease using the handwriting tutorial.

Nokia 5230 Side (Black)

Camera and Multimedia

After testing out the Nokia 5230’s handwriting feature, we were anxious to capture some pictures and send them to our friends. Using the 2 MP camera wasn’t anything to brag about, as the image quality is average with no auto-focus or LED flash available. The camera’s user interface is cluttered and far from being user-friendly.

Nokia 5230 Side (White)

The after effects such as sharpness, brightness and contrast, and white balance can enhance photos but won’t give the user a miraculous cure for the average camera quality. After capturing some photos, it was time for us to put the Nokia gallery to the test. While the user interface is flexible, the speed of loading photos is not impressive.

We loved listening to our favourite tracks using the Nokia 5230’s music player. The player excelled both in high key and low key beats with distinct resonance. The music library is automatically sorted out by album, artist, and genre upon syncing with a desktop. Video playback did not disappoint us, as we were able to view video clips with crisp, dynamic clarity. However, we would’ve loved for the Nokia 5230 to support DivX and XviD videos.

Nokia 5230 Back (Black)

Nokia 5230 Back (White)

Connectivity and Battery Life

In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 5230 is a steady performer with 3G HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth, and USB support. We were a bit shocked that it lacks Wi-Fi connectivity as it is a must in this age. Another thing we’ve missed is the data cable. The Nokia 5230’s web browser provides decent usability for the average web surfer. We didn’t find the browser to be a deal breaker although it does come with kinetic scrolling. Most pages are rendered correctly with elements clear and easily accessed.

The Nokia 5230’s battery life is commendable. We loved testing the handset as we didn’t have to recharge even with the most complex tasks of playing music, surfing the internet, and downloading an application.

What We Liked

We liked the Nokia 5230’s hip design, audio and video playback, and user friendly interface.

What We Disliked

We disliked the Nokia 5230’s lack of Wi-Fi integration and data cable, and its average camera performance.

Our Final Verdict

The Nokia 5230 is a reliable handset at a great price tag. It combines high-end features with a med-low price range. We loved carrying out Nokia 5230 around as it radiates with its hip design and colours. While the Nokia 5230 lacks Wi-Fi integration, it still makes a great handset for anyone looking for a 3G mobile phone at an affordable rate.

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	Nokia 5230
General
Form Factor	Candybar
Dimensions	111 x 51.7 x 15.5 (mm)
Talk Time	420 mins
Standby Time	438 hours
Weight	113 g
Dual Band	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Photo and Video
Integrated Camera	Yes
Camera	2.00 megapixels
Video Player	Yes
Phone
Vibrating Alert	Yes
Voice Recognition	Yes
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Interchangeable Covers	Yes
Smart Phone	Yes
Internal Memory	81MB
Memory Card Type	MicroSD (max 16GB)
Messaging
Instant Messaging (IM)	Yes
MMS	Yes
Photo Messaging	Yes
Predictive Text	Yes
Screen
Colour Screen	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes
Handwriting Recognition	Yes
Screen Resolution	360 x 640 pixels
Screen Colour Depth	16M colours
Connectivity
3G	Yes
EDGE	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Email	Yes
GPRS	Yes
WAP	Yes
Web Browser	Yes
GPS	Yes
Music and Radio
FM Radio	Yes
MP3 Player	Yes
MP3 Ringtones	Yes
Additional Content
Downloadable Content	Yes
Downloadable Games	Yes
Downloadable Ringtones	Yes

Nokia 5230 Full Specification

General

Photo and Video

Phone

Messaging

Screen

Connectivity

Music and Radio

Additional Content

Images of the Nokia 5230

Nokia 5230 Front (Black)

Nokia 5230 Front (White)

Nokia 5230 Side (Black)

Nokia 5230 Side (White)

Nokia 5230 Back (Black)

Nokia 5230 Back (White)