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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Quantum Sky

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

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2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum Sky

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)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Sky} 36 Advantages Quantum Sky
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)104%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)193%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR363 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+64GB (53GB available)847 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)59%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+401 PPI180%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.5"96%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras 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+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
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) 16MPAdvantage
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 EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps1270 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+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+4010 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+10W100%
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+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 supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
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

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.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987Positivo Quantum Sky 4G 64GB, Quantum Sky QX1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandNokiaQuantum
Release date2/24/20148/29/2017
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)76.5 x 154.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.08 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI401 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 7.0 Nougat
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)Quantum Sky
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)ARM Mali-T860 MP2 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
RAM memory64MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41
64GB (53GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
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 supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSony IMX258 (back)
Samsung S5K3P3 (front)

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
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)Quantum Sky
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh4010 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Silver, Gold
• Screen protector included
• Silicon case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Quantum Sky
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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