Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 10:13 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:19 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)

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32 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB China)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core197% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)159 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 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)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1440 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+295 PPI106% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+5.45"95% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 13MP9 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
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 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
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh194% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1020 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)63% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
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Model	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Asha 230 (RM-987)
Other model names	红米6A, Xiaomi 6A 2GB RAM + 16GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cactus	Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2018	2/24/2014
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	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
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8300	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	64MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64MB eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M1804C3CC/M1804C3CE/M1804C3CT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	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, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan • Nokia Glance • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 6A (16GB China)	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)