Lanix L1200 (16GB) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

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Side by side comparison between Lanix L1200 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2018 7:53 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 9:51 AM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Lanix L1200 (16GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) Compare Lanix L1200 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix L1200 (16GB)

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30 Advantages Lanix L1200 (16GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)138% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)159 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)53% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+424 PPI197% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+5.2"86% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh184% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1020 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)69% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

15 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	L1200 (16GB)	Asha 230 (RM-987)
Other model names	TelCel Lanix Ilium L1200 4G	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Lanix	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2016	2/24/2014
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 7, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	11 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2.5D glass screen (curved edges) • Screen protector included • Plastic case included • Flip cover included	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan • Nokia Glance • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lanix L1200 (16GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)