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Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs ZTE Warp (N860)

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

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Compare ZTE Warp X Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) 03Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Warp (N860)

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Asha 230 (RM-987)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) vs Warp (N860)} 17 Advantages ZTE Warp (N860)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+89 grams (3.12 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
64MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (3GB available)47 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)20%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+217 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4.3"54%
Larger screen
(back) 1.2MPvs+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash 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
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 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+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1020 mAhvs+1600 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
 
ModelAsha 230 (RM-987)Warp (N860)
Other model namesNokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987Boost Mobile ZTE Warp N860, ZTE Warp 3G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaZTE
Release date2/24/201411/4/2011
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)69 x 130 millimeters (2.72 x 5.12 in)
Weight89 grams (3.12 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels (4:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
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)ZTE Warp (N860)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
RAM memory64MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64MB
eMMC 4.41
4GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
Back camera (main camera)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x960 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 25 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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)ZTE Warp (N860)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1020 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours5 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)225 hours (9.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)ZTE Warp (N860)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)0.59W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)feature not registered
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