Sony Ericsson W800c vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson W800 vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/3/2016 11:19 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Sony Ericsson W800c 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.8"
TFT

176x220

2
MP

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Sony Ericsson W800 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-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 Sony Ericsson W800c	vs	17 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+157 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+(back) 2MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
34MB	vs	+64MB88% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 1.95GB Memory Stick Pro Duo	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
99 grams (3.47 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)11% Lighter
20.5 millimeters (0.81 inches)	vs	+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)55% Thinner
176x220 pixels	vs	+240x320 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
1.8"	vs	+2.8"56% Larger screen
QCIF (172x144)	vs	+QVGA (320x240)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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
900 mAh	vs	+1020 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

FM (RDS)

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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Model	Sony Ericsson W800c	Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson W800	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2005	2/24/2014
Depth	20.5 millimeters (0.81 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 100 millimeters (1.81 x 3.94 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	1.8" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x220 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	157 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson W800c	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	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory	feature not registered	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	34MB	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 1.95GB Memory Stick Pro Duo (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 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	CSD, GPRS	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1632x1224 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (172x144)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson W800c	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
	Sony Ericsson W800c	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	MPEG4, 3GPP	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0	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
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-37	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	900 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	11 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, 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: White with orange • 512MB card included Java framework	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan Nokia Glance Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson W800c	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.3W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)