Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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

3/19/2017 11:37 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.14"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Samsung Galaxy Y Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+384MB LPDDR5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB LPDDR
+512MB (160MB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)10% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+3.14"12% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1300 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1020 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
109 grams (3.82 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)22% Lighter
127 PPI	vs	+143 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5W	vs	+5W43% 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.

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model names	Galaxy Young Duos S6102B	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/1/2012, Announced: 12/17/2011	2/24/2014
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109.8 millimeters (2.36 x 4.32 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	109 grams (3.82 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.14" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	127 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	UMTS 850/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 24 fps	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, 3GP, MPEG4, WMV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB464358VU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	11 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Samsung Kies synchronization • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan Nokia Glance Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102B)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)