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Kyocera Hydro vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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

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3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Kyocera Hydro X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Kyocera Hydro

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!

Hydro} 19 Advantages Kyocera Hydro vs Asha 230 (RM-986)} 5 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB LPDDR
+2GB31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)3%
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
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+WVGA (800x480)4 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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps12 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
+1500 mAh47%
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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)35%
Lighter
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.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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ModelKyocera HydroAsha 230 (RM-986)
Other model namesKyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandKyoceraNokia
Release date7/17/20122/24/2014
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 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 othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.2% (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
Colorsfeature not registered260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSNokia 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

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM865532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR264MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Kyocera HydroNokia 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 / Upload3.1 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 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

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 25 fps
FlashLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot 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

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1500 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours11 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Kyocera HydroNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB or 4GB microSD included
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• IPX5, IPX7 certified
• IP67 certified dust tight and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Kyocera HydroNokia 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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