Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:30 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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11 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	250MHz 32bit Single-core
+64MB LPDDRAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)8% Thinner	vs	14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps18% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1020 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+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)
+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
64MB	vs	+256MB (100MB available)56% More internal storage for applications and files
89 grams (3.12 ounces)	vs	+88 grams (3.08 ounces)1% Lighter
240x320 pixels	vs	+240x400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+155 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3"7% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

2G EDGE

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 230 (RM-986)	Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986	Sony Mix Walkman WT13
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	2/24/2014	8/1/2011
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	52.8 x 95.8 millimeters (2.08 x 3.77 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Proprietary OS
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)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: STE 4910
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 250MHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	256MB (100MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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	0.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
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)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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	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)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	9.6 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	465 hours (19.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
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, White, Red, Silver, Green • SNS integration • SensMe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)	Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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