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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Alcatel One Touch 985

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Alcatel One Touch 985 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel One Touch 985 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 02Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Alcatel One Touch 985 Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch 985

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Asha 230 (RM-986)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs One Touch 985} 16 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 985
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)53%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
64MBvs+256MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+512MB (150MB available)134%
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)6%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+165 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (720x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+1300 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)One Touch 985
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-sim RM-986Alcatel OT-985, OT-985D, OT-985N
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaAlcatel
Release date2/24/20144/1/2012
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)61.8 x 116 millimeters (2.43 x 4.57 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM822532bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 650MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SXG531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
RAM memory64MB256MB
Internal storage64MB512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours6.5 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
• Nokia Glance screen
• Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI
• USB Charging
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Cherry red
• 2GB microSD included
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Alcatel 985
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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