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Huawei Ascend Y200 vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Y200 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Huawei Ascend Y200 17Points
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) Compare Huawei Ascend Y200 X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Y200

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Ascend Y200} 17 Advantages Huawei Ascend Y200 vs Asha 230 (RM-987)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
+256MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB LPDDR
+512MB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)13%
Thinner
vs13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+165 PPI15%
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) 3.1MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 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)
+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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)35%
Lighter
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+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

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Change model 
ModelAscend Y200Asha 230 (RM-987)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend Y200 U8655, Huawei U8655, Huawei U8655-1Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiNokia
Release date5/1/20122/24/2014
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)60.4 x 116.9 millimeters (2.38 x 4.6 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI143 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadNokia 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

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
RAM memory256MB64MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HB5K1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1400 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours11 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Active noise cancellation
• WiFI Direct
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Ascend Y200Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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