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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A05s X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 02Points
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.7"
PLS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Asha 230 (RM-986)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)118%
Lighter		vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
64MBvs+4GB LPDDR4X63 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+128GB (103GB available)1647 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)50%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+393 PPI175%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.7"139%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP43 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+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)56%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps1694 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+5000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-sim RM-986Galaxy A05s 4G SM-A057F/Dual-SIM
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/24/201410/18/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)77.8 x 168 millimeters (3.06 x 6.61 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size2.8" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI393 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 13
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM822564bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 321704 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory64MB4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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 Mbps400/150 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
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)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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 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 screen
• Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI
• USB Charging
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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)0.58W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
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