Nokia 216
#8896
Nokia Asha 311
#6505Category Breakdown
Nokia 216
Nokia Asha 311
Performance
54.361.8
Camera
41.841.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
51.954.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
VGA
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA, LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
240p@15fps
480p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Mint
Dark Grey, Rose Red, Blue, Brown, Sand White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes