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CAT S61 (Single-sim) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

Side by side comparison between CAT S61 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 230 X CAT S61 (Single-sim) 36Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare CAT S61 X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S61 (Single-sim)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

S61 (Single-sim)} 36 Advantages CAT S61 (Single-sim) vs Asha 230 (RM-986)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR463 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB LPDDR
+64GB (54GB available)863 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)2%
Thinner
vs13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+424 PPI197%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5.2"86%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 16MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)83%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

12 Common items in both devices
60Hz
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+5 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

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
ModelS61 (Single-sim)Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model namesCaterpillar S61, CAT S61 Single-simNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region availableSouth Africa
South Africa
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandCATNokia
Release date2/22/20182/24/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoNokia 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

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR464MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 25 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity4500 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)11 hours
Standby888 hours (37 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera
• Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8 meters
• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

CAT S61 (Single-sim)Nokia 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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