Nokia 106
#9597
Sony Ericsson J230
#10306Category Breakdown
Nokia 106
Sony Ericsson J230
Performance
37.237.0
Camera
2.52.5
Display
19.535.4
Battery
6.58.3
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
3.90.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.910.5
Summary
- The Nokia 106 features a slightly larger 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson J230 has a smaller 1.55-inch STN display at 128 x 128 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 106 has 384 kB of RAM compared to the J230's 500 kB, but both devices lack advanced processing capabilities.
- Both phones have no rear or selfie cameras.
- The Nokia 106 is equipped with an 800 mAh battery, whereas the J230 has a slightly larger 900 mAh battery.
- The build quality of the Nokia 106 is more compact and lighter at 74.2 g, while the J230 is heavier at 84 g and thicker.
- The Nokia 106 supports a headphone jack, while the J230 does not, impacting the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 106
Sony Ericsson J230
General
Release Date
2013
2005
Announced
2013
2005
Description
N/A
J230i: Dual band 900/1800 MhzJ230a: Dual band 850/1900 Mhz - For AmericasJ230c: Dual band 900/1800 Mhz - For mainland China
Display
Size
1.8"
1.55"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
STN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~117 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
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
384 kB RAM
500 KB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable (BL-5CB)
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery (BST-37)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.9 x 47.5 x 14.9 mm, 70.6 cc (4.44 x 1.87 x 0.59 in)
102 x 44 x 18 mm (4.02 x 1.73 x 0.71 in)
Weight
74.2 g
84 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
3 - Cosmo White, Cherry Red, Deep Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary (charging only)
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A