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ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)

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

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Compare Nokia Asha 230 X ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) 22Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987) Compare ZTE Warp Sequent X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)

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Warp Sequent (N861)} 22 Advantages ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) vs Asha 230 (RM-987)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR211 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.59GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)33%
Thinner
vs13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+256 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4.3"54%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1650 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+89 grams (3.12 ounces)46%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
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ModelWarp Sequent (N861)Asha 230 (RM-987)
Other model namesBoost Mobile ZTE Warp Sequent N861Nokia Asha 230 Single-SIM RM-987
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTENokia
Release date9/17/20122/24/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 127 millimeters (2.55 x 5 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI143 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM865532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR264MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.59GB available)64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Not supported
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
LoudspeakerSupported
Dolby mobile
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1650 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours11 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
HAC M4/T4
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.76W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)1.06W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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