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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Vertu Ti

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

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Compare Vertu Ti X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) 04Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vertu Ti

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)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) vs Ti} 29 Advantages Vertu Ti
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)103%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+64GB1023 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)3%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Titanium frame, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+252 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.7"32%
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+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
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
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT LCD
60Hz
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 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)Vertu Ti
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986New Vertu Ti RM-828V
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaVertu
Release date2/24/20143/1/2013
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)58.9 x 130.4 millimeters (2.32 x 5.13 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontTitanium frame, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI252 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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)Vertu Ti
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
RAM memory64MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41
64GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Vertu Ti
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
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)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework
• Colors: Black on gray
Vertu Concierge
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)Vertu Ti
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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