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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Fairphone 6

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Fairphone 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Fairphone 6 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 03Points
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
44Points Fairphone 6 Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Fairphone 6
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.31"
OLED

1116x2484

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4415
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 6

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)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs 6} 44 Advantages Fairphone 6
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)117%
Lighter		vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+8GB LPDDR5127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+256GB (220GB available)3519 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)37%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
260 thousandvs+1 billion3845 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1116x2484 pixels35 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+432 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.31"125%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 0.3MP50 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical 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
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)75%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 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 Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps12711 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
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 (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+4415 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
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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 7iAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP55 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986Fairphone (Gen. 6)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandNokiaFairphone
Release date2/24/20146/25/2025
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)73.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.89 x 6.16 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
MIL-STD-810H military certified: rigorous testing for salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, drop and thermal shock resistance.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
Display typeTFT LCDLTPO OLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.31" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)1116x2484 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI432 PPI
Colors260 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 7i
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported880nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 15
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 16
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (SM7635) (4nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 810 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 786958 (v10)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
RAM memory64MB LPDDR8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
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)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.21/3.06"1.12ฮผmPDAF
0.3MP depth TOF-3D
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical 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 registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony Lytia 700C
Samsung KD1

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
Front camera (secondary)Not supported32 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.42" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh4415 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

โž• Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework		โ€ข Colors: Horizon Black, Cloud White, Forest Green
iFixit: 10/10

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Fairphone 6
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)0.49W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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