Motorola RAZR V3xx
#9889
Nokia Asha 230
#9119Category Breakdown
Motorola RAZR V3xx
Nokia Asha 230
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.051.7
Summary
- The Motorola RAZR V3xx, released in 2006, features a compact build with dimensions of 103 x 53 x 15 mm and weighs 107g, while the Nokia Asha 230, released in 2014, is slightly lighter at 89.3g and measures 99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2 mm.
- The RAZR has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Asha offers a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Asha has 64MB of RAM compared to the RAZR's 50MB, which may enhance its software experience running the Nokia Asha platform.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Asha can record video at 320p@25fps, whereas the RAZR does not specify video capabilities.
- The Asha's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1020mAh compared to the RAZR's 940mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Lastly, the Asha includes a headphone jack, which the RAZR lacks, impacting audio connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RAZR V3xx
Nokia Asha 230
General
Release Date
2006
2014
Announced
2006
2014
Description
N/A
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
50MB
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
940 mAh
1020 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
103 x 53 x 15 mm, 80 cc (4.06 x 2.09 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
107 g
89.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
A-GPS only
Software
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
OS Version
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes