Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Motorola Fire XT311

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Motorola Fire XT311 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 Motorola Fire XT311 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola Fire XT311 Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Fire XT311

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!

4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Fire XT311
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)2% Thinner	vs	13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
64MB LPDDR	vs	+256MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+512MB (150MB available)134% More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera
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
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+1420 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

143 PPI

2.8"

Only digital zoom

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
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Model	Asha 230 (RM-987)	Fire XT311
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987	Motorola XT311
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	2/24/2014	9/1/2011
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	58 x 116.5 millimeters (2.28 x 4.59 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 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)	Motorola Fire XT311
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~35.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
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)	Motorola Fire XT311
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
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)	Motorola Fire XT311
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227-1
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/2100
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Motorola Fire XT311
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP6X
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1420 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	5 hours
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	260 hours (10.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan Nokia Glance Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Motorola Switch UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Motorola Fire XT311
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