Nokia 230 (2024)
#4977
ZTE Cymbal 2
#6850Category Breakdown
Nokia 230 (2024)
ZTE Cymbal 2
Performance
18.346.6
Camera
48.415.4
Display
27.227.2
Battery
14.516.2
Build
76.00.2
Connectivity
23.137.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.021.8
Summary
- The Nokia 230 (2024) features a more premium build with an aluminum back cover, while the ZTE Cymbal 2 has a plastic construction and is heavier at 135g.
- Both phones have a 2.8" TFT LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is equipped with a Unisoc 6531F chipset and 16GB of RAM, compared to the ZTE's Qualcomm QM215 with 8GB of RAM, giving the Nokia an advantage in multitasking.
- The camera specifications are identical with 2 MP rear cameras, but the ZTE offers 720p video recording, while the Nokia's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The ZTE has a slightly larger 1600mAh battery compared to the Nokia's 1450mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Nokia runs on unspecified software, while the ZTE operates on Linux 3.18.71, which may affect user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 230 (2024)
ZTE Cymbal 2
General
Release Date
2024, April 11
2020
Announced
2024, April 11
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc 6531F
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
16MB 8MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.6 x 53.4 x 10.9 mm (4.91 x 2.10 x 0.43 in)
109 x 56 x 19.5 mm (4.29 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
N/A
135 g
Materials
Aluminum back cover
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Linux 3.18.71
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
No
Accelerometer, proximity