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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Blu Dash 4.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Dash 4.0 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 02Points
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

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20Points Blu Dash 4.0 (D260) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)

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Asha 230 (RM-986)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Dash 4.0 (D260)} 20 Advantages Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)44%
Lighter		vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
64MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (1.88GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)12%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+233 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4"43%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 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+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+1500 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
21 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
eMMC 4.41
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Dash 4.0 (D260)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986Blu Dash 4.0 D260a, D260i
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaBlu
Release date2/24/20141/1/2013
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)63 x 124 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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 Dash 4.0 (D260)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		4GB (1.88GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 supportedD260a:
UMTS 850/1900
D260i:
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours8 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Blu Dash 4.0 (D260)
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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