Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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

3/20/2017 9:42 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
+143 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
64MB LPDDR	vs	+384MB LPDDR5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+512MB (180MB available)181% More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)15% Thinner
2.8"	vs	+3"7% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 2MP56% Higher resolution main 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) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh18% 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

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	2/24/2014	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	133 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)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	512MB (180MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	7.2 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 900/2100
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Not supported
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)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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	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)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	6.2 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
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 on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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