Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Metro 360 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 5:34 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:09 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Samsung Metro 360 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+83 grams (2.91 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)16% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+167 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
2.4"	vs	+2.8"17% Larger screen
10 apps	vs	+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1020 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

14 Common items in both devices

64MB

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model names	Samsung Metro 360 Dual Sim B360E	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-sim RM-986
Country or region available	India, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/1/2015	2/24/2014
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	49.5 x 117.3 millimeters (1.95 x 4.62 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	83 grams (2.91 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System version	Proprietary OS	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory	64MB	64MB
Internal storage	64MB	64MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	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	0.048 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS	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	GPRS	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	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) 15 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	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
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	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	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-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	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Brown • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan • Nokia Glance screen • Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI • USB Charging • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Metro 360 (SM-B360E)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.876W/kg (head), 0.447W/kg (body)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.551W/kg (body)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)