Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 V vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2023 5:39 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB) 48Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

48
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Sony Xperia 1 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 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!

48 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X191 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB LPDDR
+256GB (220GB available)3519 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)59% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion3845 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1644x3840 pixels81 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+643 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+6.5"132% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP58 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 12MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps12711 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1020 mAh
+30W5 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.	vs	5W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)110% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

8 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQDQ62/G)	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	7/28/2023, Announced: 5/11/2023	2/24/2014
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display type	OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	1 billion	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System version	Android 13	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	Android 14	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1127923 (v9) Geekbench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan • Nokia Glance • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	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.)	1.14W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)