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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 05Points
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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48Points Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)

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)} 5 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)} 48 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)83%
Lighter		vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+12GB LPDDR5X191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+512GB (476GB available)7615 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)128%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels58 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+513 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.7"139%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP172 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical 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/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)65%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 12MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)431 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+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps21185 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
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+25W4 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+Qi2 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphonevs+3 microphones2 times
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] 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+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987μ‚Όμ„±κ°€λŸ­μ‹œ S25 엣지 SM-S937N
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		South Korea
South Korea
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/24/20145/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/2025
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI513 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10+

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 15
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIOne UI 7.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 2147092 (v10)
Geekbench: 9391 (v6)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		512GB (476GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels(dual camera)
200 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4Β΅mPDAF
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.6Β΅m pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@30fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported12 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation1 microphone3 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
β€’ Nokia Glance
β€’ Java framework		β€’ Colors: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue
β€’ Samsung DeX

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937N 512GB)
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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