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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Microsoft Lumia 650 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)

vs
31Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)

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)} 1 Advantage Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Lumia 650 (4G Dual)} 31 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)37%
Lighter		vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+16GB (11GB available)175 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)91%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+294 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5"79%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 8MP6 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
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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+1000000 apps (Windows Store)999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+2000 mAh96%
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+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual Sim RM-1154, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaMicrosoft
Release date2/24/20142/18/2016
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Windows 10 Mobile
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)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours13 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)624 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5
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
• Aluminium frame
• ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 15GB
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G Dual)
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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