BLU Spark
#8137
Nokia Asha 230
#8406Category Breakdown
BLU Spark
Nokia Asha 230
Performance
26.926.9
Camera
39.611.8
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.311.0
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
12.314.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.215.3
Summary
- The BLU Spark features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 230 has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices have 1.3 MP rear cameras, but the Asha 230 supports video recording at 320p@25fps, whereas the BLU Spark does not specify video capabilities.
- In terms of battery, the Asha 230 has a higher capacity at 1020 mAh compared to the Spark's 900 mAh.
- Both phones have 64MB of RAM and 64MB of internal storage, but the Asha 230 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, which offers a more structured software experience than the unspecified OS of the BLU Spark.
- The Asha 230 is also heavier at 89.3g compared to the 59g of the BLU Spark, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Spark
Nokia Asha 230
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
S120 - Single SIMS130 - Dual SIM
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB ROM, 32MB RAM
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1020 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
92 x 52 x 15 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.59 in)
99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2 mm, 66.1 cc (3.92 x 2.31 x 0.52 in)
Weight
59 g
89.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Coffee, Violet, Pink, Green, Cyan
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity