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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Nokia N95 (RM-159)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 11Points
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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16Points Nokia N95 (RM-159) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N95 (RM-159)

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Asha 230 (RM-987)} 11 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs N95 (RM-159)} 16 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)
+64MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs64MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 8GB microSD
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)35%
Lighter		vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)59%
Thinner		vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+2.8"8%
Larger screen		vs2.6"
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1020 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs950 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
64MBvs+256MB (160MB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
143 PPIvs+154 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The 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+(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+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
TFT LCD
60Hz
240x320 pixels
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)N95 (RM-159)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date2/24/20143/1/2007
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI154 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR64MB SDRAM
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		256MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity1020 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours2.7 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)192 hours (8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework		• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red
• 128MB microSD included
Nokia Maps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Nokia N95 (RM-159)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)0.5W/kg (head)
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