Nokia 230
#9649
Nokia 3208c
#10696Category Breakdown
Nokia 230
Nokia 3208c
Performance
18.416.2
Camera
18.32.5
Display
21.226.3
Battery
12.311.0
Build
0.216.0
Connectivity
7.57.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.89.5
Summary
- The Nokia 230, released in 2015, features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the older Nokia 3208c has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 230 offers 16MB of RAM compared to the 3208c's 13MB, providing a marginally better experience.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the 230 records video at 240p@15fps, whereas the 3208c captures at QCIF@10fps, making the 230 superior in video quality.
- The battery capacity of the Nokia 230 is 1200 mAh, slightly higher than the 3208c's 1020 mAh, which may result in better longevity.
- Both devices run basic software without advanced features, and neither supports wireless charging or modern connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 230
Nokia 3208c
General
Release Date
2015
2009
Announced
2015
2009
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
16MB RAM
13MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
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
240p@15fps
QCIF@10fps
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
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)
108.5 x 48.6 x 13.2 mm, 62.3 cc (4.27 x 1.91 x 0.52 in)
Weight
91.8 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Blue, Light Gray
Pearl White, Graphite Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 1.1
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A