Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Lanix X500B

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Lanix X500B phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2018 4:50 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Lanix X500B X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Lanix X500B Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix X500B

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!

1 Advantage Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	vs	25 Advantages Lanix X500B
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)76% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+8GB (3.5GB available)55 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+196 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5"79% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 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 EDGE	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
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Model	Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986	TelCel Lanix Ilium X500B 3G
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
Brand	Nokia	Lanix
Release date	2/24/2014	3/1/2016
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	73.2 x 145.2 millimeters (2.88 x 5.72 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	8GB (3.5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) X500B-BAT
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	11 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	128 hours (5.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan Nokia Glance Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • 3 silicon cases included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Lanix X500B
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