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Asus P835 vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

Side by side comparison between Asus P835 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

288MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Asus P835 X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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P835} 14 Advantages Asus P835 vs Asha 230 (RM-986)} 15 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+288MB SDRAM4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB LPDDR
+4GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+267 PPI87%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.5"25%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1100 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.41Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)66%
Lighter
13.8 millimeters (0.54 inches)vs+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)5%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
50 apps (Windows Mobile)vs+1000 apps (Nokia Store)19 times
More apps available to download and use
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
via mini-USBvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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ModelAsus P835Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model namesAsus P835, Asus Galaxy 7Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusNokia
Release date5/8/20092/24/2014
Depth13.8 millimeters (0.54 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 115 millimeters (2.32 x 4.53 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.1 ProfessionalNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory288MB SDRAM64MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB
Flash (EEPROM)
64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkUMTS 900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputvia mini-USB3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1100 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours11 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Asus Glide 1.5 Interface
• WiFi Access Point function
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus P835Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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