Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs OnePlus X (EU)

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

11/7/2015 6:16 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare OnePlus X X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

34Points OnePlus X (EU) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2525
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus X (EU)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	vs	34 Advantages OnePlus X (EU)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)195% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR347 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+16GB (11GB available)175 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)91% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+441 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5"79% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+2525 mAh148% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987	OnePlus X Dual-SIM E1003
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India
Brand	Nokia	OnePlus
Release date	2/24/2014	11/5/2015
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	69 x 140 millimeters (2.72 x 5.51 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI	OxygenOS 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 (578MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1213 Basemark X: 10572
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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)	OnePlus X (EU)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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)	OnePlus X (EU)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	2525 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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 • LED notification light
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	OnePlus X (EU)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)	1.108W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)	0.317W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)