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Nokia 216

Nokia 216

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Nokia Asha 311

Nokia Asha 311

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Category Breakdown

Nokia 216
Nokia Asha 311
Performance
18.449.6
Camera
9.512.4
Display
15.221.2
Battery
11.011.8
Build
67.988.0
Connectivity
10.024.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.222.2

Summary

  • The Nokia 216 features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 311 has a larger 3.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, providing slightly better visual clarity.
  • In terms of performance, the Asha 311 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 140MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the 216's 16MB RAM.
  • The Asha 311 also boasts a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of recording 480p video, compared to the VGA camera of the 216.
  • Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Asha 311 at 1110 mAh versus 1020 mAh in the 216, offering marginally better longevity.
  • Both devices have a plastic build, but the Asha 311 includes Gorilla Glass for added durability.
  • The Asha 311 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the 216 does not, enhancing the software experience on the Asha 311.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 216
Nokia Asha 311

General

Release Date

2016
2012

Announced

2016
2012

Description

Also known as Nokia 216 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Nokia Asha 311 RM-714, Nokia Asha Charme 311

Display

Size

2.4"
3"

Type

TFT
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
1.0 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

16MB RAM
140MB 256MB ROM 128MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

VGA
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA, LED flash
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

240p@15fps
480p@25fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1020 mAh
1110 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

118 x 50.2 x 13.5 mm, 71.7 cc (4.65 x 1.98 x 0.53 in)
106 x 52 x 12.9 mm, 64 cc (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.51 in)

Weight

82.6 g
95 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, Gray, Mint
Dark Grey, Rose Red, Blue, Brown, Sand White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.09 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity