Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)

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

5/21/2017 9:02 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare LG Optimus Link Dual X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

16Points LG Optimus Link Dual (P698) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	vs	16 Advantages LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
64MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+512MB (150MB available)134% More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)9% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+180 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.2"14% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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 EDGE	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT LCD

60Hz

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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Model	Asha 230 (RM-986)	Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986	LG Optimus Link Dual-Sim, LGP698, LG-P698
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Nokia	LG
Release date	2/24/2014	12/1/2011
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	59 x 114 millimeters (2.32 x 4.49 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
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)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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	3.6 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 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
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 • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	LG Optimus Link Dual (P698)
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