LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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

9/10/2014 2:36 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare LG Rumor Reflex X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

8 Advantages LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	vs	8 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+256MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB LPDDR
+480MB7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+240x400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+155 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3"7% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 2MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
1x 480MHz	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)163% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
133 grams (4.66 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)49% Lighter
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)15% Thinner
10 apps	vs	+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1020 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model names	Boost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Nokia
Release date	3/29/2012	2/24/2014
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System version	Proprietary OS	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
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 480MHz	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory	256MB	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	480MB	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2.4 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	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
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	11 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Grey	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan Nokia Glance Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)