Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 5:50 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:17 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)

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!

5 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)112% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
64MB	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB	vs	+128GB (100GB available)1599 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)63% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super 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	+1080x2400 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+405 PPI183% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+6.5"132% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP69 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	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 32MPAdvantage 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 EDGE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 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	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Single-sim RM-987	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536E Single-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	2/24/2014	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 12
Firmware update	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	64MB	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64MB	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
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 screen • Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI • USB Charging • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A536E 128GB/8GB)
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)	0.885W/kg (head), 1.597W/kg (body)