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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Blu Bold N2

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Blu Bold N2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Bold N2 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 04Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Bold N2

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!

Asha 230 (RM-986)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Bold N2} 35 Advantages Blu Bold N2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)102%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+8GB LPDDR4X127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+256GB (223GB available)3567 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)53%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+390 PPI173%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.6"136%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP58 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+2K UHD (2560x1440)47 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+4200 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+30W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+7 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

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Bold N2
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986BLU Bold N2 5G (N0050UU) New Vision
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaBlu
Release date2/24/20148/11/2022
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)74.1 x 158.7 millimeters (2.92 x 6.25 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI390 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 11
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 393193 (v9)
Geekbench: 1709 (v5.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
RAM memory64MB LPDDR8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41
256GB (223GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.4115°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered2K@24fps
1080p@30fps
Samsung GM1
RAW mode

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Front camera (secondary)Not supported(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
• Nokia Glance
• Java framework
• Colors: Cyprus Teal
• Protective case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Bold N2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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