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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 230 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3S X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 04Points
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
41Points Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) Compare Nokia Asha 230 X
Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4729
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)

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)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Black Shark 3S (256GB)} 41 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)149%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB LPDDRvs+12GB LPDDR5191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+256GB (230GB available)3679 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)27%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
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+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+395 PPI176%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+6.67"138%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP66 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 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+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+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 supportedvs+(front) 20MPAdvantage
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 EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 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+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
1020 mAhvs+4729 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+65W12 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+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
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+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
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 [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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
10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date2/24/20148/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI395 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported500nits[typ]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 10
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 11
User InterfaceSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UIJOYUI 12

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 618083 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41		256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.3120°
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8Âľm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
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

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh4729 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy11 hoursfeature not registered
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
• Nokia Glance
• Java framework		• Colors: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue
• Liquid Cooling System
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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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