T-Mobile Rapport vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Rapport vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2014 2:04 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X T-Mobile Rapport 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) Compare T-Mobile Rapport X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile Rapport

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 T-Mobile Rapport	vs	3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
+256MB SDRAM3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB LPDDR
+512MB (120MB available)88% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)2% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+(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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh18% 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
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)127% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
100 grams (3.5 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)12% Lighter
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

143 PPI

2.8"

Only digital zoom

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	T-Mobile Rapport	Asha 230 (RM-987)
Other model names	Huawei IDEOS X1 U8180, Huawei Gaga, T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	T-Mobile	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2011	2/24/2014
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 104 millimeters (2.2 x 4.09 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 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
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 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
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
System version	Android 2.2.2 Froyo	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
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (120MB available)	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-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 1700/2100	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
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
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	11 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan Nokia Glance Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile Rapport	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)

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T-Mobile Rapport vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Rapport vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? T-Mobile Rapport

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate