Huawei U8230
#8741
Nokia Asha 311
#6771Category Breakdown
Huawei U8230
Nokia Asha 311
Performance
43.349.6
Camera
2.512.4
Display
33.221.2
Battery
15.211.8
Build
0.288.0
Connectivity
20.524.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.322.2
Summary
- The Huawei U8230 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 165 ppi compared to the Nokia Asha 311's 3.0-inch display at 240 x 400 pixels and 155 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the U8230 is equipped with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB of RAM, while the Asha 311 has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU but less RAM at 140MB.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Asha 311 can record video at 480p@25fps, whereas the U8230 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The U8230's battery capacity is 1500 mAh, providing longer usage compared to the Asha 311's 1110 mAh.
- In terms of build quality, the U8230 is bulkier and heavier, while the Asha 311 features Gorilla Glass on the front, enhancing durability.
- The software experience differs as the U8230 runs on Android 2.1, whereas the Asha 311 uses a proprietary OS, and the latter includes a headphone jack, which the U8230 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei U8230
Nokia Asha 311
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Nokia Asha 311 RM-714, Nokia Asha Charme 311
Display
Size
3.5"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM
140MB 256MB ROM 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
480p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
106 x 52 x 12.9 mm, 64 cc (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.51 in)
Weight
N/A
95 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black
Dark Grey, Rose Red, Blue, Brown, Sand White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity