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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 05Points
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 HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Asha 230 (RM-986)} 5 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Windows Phone 8S} 20 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)27%
Lighter		vs113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
64MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super 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+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+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 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) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+1700 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
12 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date2/24/201411/1/2012
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (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 supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory64MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps14.4/5.76 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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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