Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Asus Zenfone Live (L2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 4.41 / eMCP |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Model | Asha 230 (RM-987) | Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) |
Other model names | Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987 | Asus ZenFone Live L2 Octa ZA550KL (2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Nokia | Asus |
Release date | 2/24/2014 | 4/1/2019 |
Depth | 13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches) | 8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in) | 71.77 x 147.26 millimeters (2.83 x 5.8 in) |
Weight | 89 grams (3.12 ounces) | 140 grams (4.9 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-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 2.8" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 240x320 pixels (4:3) | 720x1440 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 143 PPI | 293 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 400nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
System version | Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
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-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 64MB LPDDR | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64MB eMMC 4.41 | 32GB (22GB available) eMCP |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 0.236 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | A version (Europe): UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 B version (India): UMTS 850/900/2100 C version: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 D version (America): UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 A version (Europe): LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40) B version (India): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) C version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) D version (America): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 1.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | QVGA (320x240) 25 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/2.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (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 | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (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 |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 1 microphone | Not supported |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
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 | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | Not supported | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1020 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 5W Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 11 hours | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | 700 hours (29.2 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
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: Rocket Red, Cosmic Blue • Android Go edition • ZenUI 5 • Touch glove display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) | Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body) | feature not registered |