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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Pro X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 04Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Motorola Droid Pro (XT610) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
3.1"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)

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Asha 230 (RM-987)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Droid Pro (XT610)} 20 Advantages Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
64MB LPDDRvs+512MB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+2GB (1.49GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)13%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+186 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.1"11%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (720x480)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) 10.2 Mbps42 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+1420 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Droid Pro (XT610)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987Motorola Droid Pro XT610, Motorola Venus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date2/24/201411/9/2010
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 2.3 Gingerbread
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41
2GB (1.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps10.2/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours7 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone selectable
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Speech recognition
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Maps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)feature not registered
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