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NEC Terrain vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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

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3.1"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NEC Terrain

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!

Terrain} 25 Advantages NEC Terrain vs Asha 230 (RM-986)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB LPDDR
+8GB127 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x640 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+258 PPI80%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.1"11%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 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
+1900 mAh86%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)93%
Lighter
14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)10%
Thinner
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.

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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ModelNEC TerrainAsha 230 (RM-986)
Other model namesAT&T NEC Terrain NE-201A1A (Casio)Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNECNokia
Release date6/21/20132/24/2014
Depth14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 127.5 millimeters (2.54 x 5.02 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x640 pixels (4:3)240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 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

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory1GB64MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

NEC TerrainNokia 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 / Upload100/50 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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 4, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot 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
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

NEC TerrainNokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1900 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours11 hours
Standby348 hours (14.5 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

NEC TerrainNokia 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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Push-to-Talk
• Dual frontal speakers
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
• Nokia Glance
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

NEC TerrainNokia 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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