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Nokia

Nokia 5250

Smartphone

Display diagonal
2.80 in
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
2.80 in
Display pixel density
262 ppi*
Resolution
360 x 640
Panel
LCD
Horizontal pixels
360 px
Vertical pixels
640 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    2.80 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    360 px*
    Vertical pixels
    640 px*
    Technology
    TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors*

Processing & platform

Processor
434 MHz ARM 11*

Memory & storage

Storage options
51 MB*

Memory options

  • 128 MB SDRAM
    Capacity
    131.072 MB
    Variant / details
    SDRAM
  • 256 MB NAND
    Capacity
    262.144 MB
    Variant / details
    NAND
  • 51 MB Internal User Storage
    Capacity
    52.224 MB
    Variant / details
    Internal User Storage

Storage options

  • 51 MB*
    Capacity
    51 MB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    2 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,000 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Symbian
Cellular networks
GSM*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: No*
Reported value 2: No*
Reported value 3: WLANNo*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 4: 2*

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)*
Weight
107 g

Colors

  • Blue*
  • Dark Grey*
  • Purple*
  • Red*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 24 fields
Body Weight
107g (3.77 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    107*
    unit
    g*
    original
    107g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
2.8 inches, 21.6 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.8 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    21.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    21.6 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    360*
    y
    640*
    unit
    px*
    original
    360 x 640*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Symbian, S60 rel. 5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
434 MHz ARM 11*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    434*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    434 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Nokia 5250*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Memory Internalmemory
51MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    51*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    51MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANNo*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1000 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 60 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    14 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.55*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.55 in*
    span
    • 39*
    • 46*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
5250*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 3 · 40 fields
body weight
107g (3.77 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    107*
    unit
    g*
    original
    107g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
2.8 inches, 21.6 cm (~42.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.8 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    21.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    21.6 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    360*
    y
    640*
    unit
    px*
    original
    360 x 640*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
5250*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
V1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
Ovi Music Unlimited in select countries MP4/H.263 player MP3/AAC+ player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Symbian, S60 rel. 5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
434 MHz ARM 11*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    434*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    434 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
51 MB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    51*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    51 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 60 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Class 32*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Class 32*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 76dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 83dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -85.8dB / Crosstalk -82.2dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2010, August. Released 2010, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
1.06 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.06*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.06 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
1.04 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.04*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.04 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.79*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.79 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1000 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 24h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 7 h 40 min*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 450 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    14 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.55*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.55 in*
    span
    • 39*
    • 46*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 16 fields
Body Weight (g)
107* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
360*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
640*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
2.8* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
42.4* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
2* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,000* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
79.80000000000001*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Nokia 5250*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Launch Expected Year
2010.0*
Scope and conditions
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Height (mm)
104* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Width (mm)
49* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
14* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 5 · 42 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 24h*
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 450 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 7 h 40 min*
Battery · Type
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)*
Body · Dimensions
104 x 49 x 14 mm, 69 cc (4.09 x 1.93 x 0.55 in)*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
107g (3.77 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Comms · Positioning
No*
Comms · Radio
Stereo FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
No*
Display · Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)*
Display · Size
2.8 inches, 21.6 cm2 (~42.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Features · Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash Lite*
Features · Features
Ovi Music Unlimited in select countries MP4/H.263 player MP3/AAC+ player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Launch · Announced
2010, August. Released 2010, September*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
2 MP*
Main Camera · Video
480p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
51MB*
Misc · Colors
Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White*
Historical price
About 60 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
1.06 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · EDGE
Class 32*
Network · GPRS
Class 32*
Network · Technology
GSM*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -85.8dB / Crosstalk -82.2dB*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 76dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 83dB*
Platform · CPU
434 MHz ARM 11*
Platform · OS
Symbian, S60 rel. 5*
Selfie camera · Features
No*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Dark Grey
Dark Grey*
Blue
Blue*
Red
Red*
Purple
Purple*
White
White*
Display
Display
Diagonal
2.8* in
Horizontal pixels
360* px
Vertical pixels
640* px
Technology
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Memory options
51 MB
Capacity
51.0* MB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Rear*

* Provisional data