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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs HTC Desire 300

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs HTC Desire 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 300 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 02Points
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points HTC Desire 300 Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
HTC Desire 300
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 300

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Asha 230 (RM-987)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Desire 300} 23 Advantages HTC Desire 300
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
64MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (1.78GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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+217 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4.3"54%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+WVGA (800x480)4 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 HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+1650 mAh62%
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
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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
18 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
eMMC 4.41
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
Only digital zoom
f/2.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Desire 300
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987HTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date2/24/201411/1/2013
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIHTC Sense UI 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
RAM memory64MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		4GB (1.78GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.8 (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 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-987)HTC Desire 300
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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-987)HTC Desire 300
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
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 supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours11 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
25GB Dropbox
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC BoomSound
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)HTC Desire 300
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
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