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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Positivo S380

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Positivo S380 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)

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Positivo S380
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo S380

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Asha 230 (RM-986)} 1 Advantage Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs S380} 20 Advantages Positivo S380
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
64MB LPDDRvs+512MB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (2GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)17%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+165 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
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 EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 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+1300 mAh27%
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+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
17 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986Positivo S380 Dual Chip, Positivo Ypy S380 Dual Chip
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		Brazil
Brazil
BrandNokiaPositivo
Release date2/24/20149/1/2014
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)62.6 x 119 millimeters (2.46 x 4.69 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~49% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
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)Positivo S380
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
RAM memory64MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Positivo S380
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (640x480) 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
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)Positivo S380
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Positivo S380
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1300 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

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
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
• Facebook, WhatsApp, Mundo Positivo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Positivo S380
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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