Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

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

9/10/2014 2:04 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Samsung Wave Y 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)

12Points Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

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	12 Advantages Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	832MHz 32bit Single-core
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
64MB	vs	+150MB134% More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)7% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+180 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.2"14% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 2MP56% Higher resolution main camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)2 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1020 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
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Model	Asha 230 (RM-987)	Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987	Samsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleur
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	2/24/2014	11/1/2011
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)	58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)
Weight	89 grams (3.12 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
RAM memory	64MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	64MB eMMC 4.41	150MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB454357VU
Battery capacity	1020 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	feature not registered
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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, LaFleur edition • 2GB microSD included • Samsung ChatON • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
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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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

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

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate