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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 04Points
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

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37Points Motorola Moto Maxx Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Motorola Moto Maxx
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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!

Asha 230 (RM-987)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Moto Maxx} 37 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)98%
Lighter		vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR347 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+64GB (52GB available)831 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+565 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.2"86%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 20.7MP16 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
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 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
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+3900 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
11 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		Brazil(Global, International)
Brazil, (Global, International)
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date2/24/201411/5/2014
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI565 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
RAM memory64MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (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 supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Moto Maxx
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy11 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Moto Maxx
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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