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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Bq Aquaris 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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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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Bq Aquaris 3.5
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Asha 230 (RM-986)} 1 Advantage Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Aquaris 3.5} 20 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
64MB LPDDRvs+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (2GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+165 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 2MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
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+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+1200 mAh18%
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
15 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Aquaris 3.5
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Europe)Spain
(Europe), Spain
BrandNokiaBq
Release date2/24/20149/9/2013
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
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)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory64MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 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 supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashNot supportedNot supported
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 supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Bq Aquaris 3.5
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours10 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
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
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
• 4GB or 16GB microSD included
• Viewing angle screen of 178º
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Bq Aquaris 3.5
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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