Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Micromax Bolt A61

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Micromax Bolt A61 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2014 2:04 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Micromax Bolt A61 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Micromax Bolt A61 Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Micromax Bolt A61

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!

5 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	vs	19 Advantages Micromax Bolt A61
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
64MB LPDDR	vs	+256MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+512MB (135MB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)32% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+233 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+4"43% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 2MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 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 EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1020 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
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Model	Asha 230 (RM-987)	Bolt A61
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987	Micromax A61 Bolt Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India, Russia
Brand	Nokia	Micromax
Release date	2/24/2014	12/1/2013
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	67 x 135 millimeters (2.64 x 5.31 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
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)	Micromax Bolt A61
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7710
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	512MB (135MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
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)	Micromax Bolt A61
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	feature not registered
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-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
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/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-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	4 hours
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	160 hours (6.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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: Black • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Micromax Bolt A61
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