Nokia 3208c
#10696
Nokia Asha 203
#11089Category Breakdown
Nokia 3208c
Nokia Asha 203
Performance
16.216.1
Camera
2.52.3
Display
26.37.3
Battery
11.011.0
Build
16.015.9
Connectivity
7.58.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.57.3
Summary
- The Nokia 3208c and Nokia Asha 203 both feature a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with identical resolution and pixel density, offering similar display quality.
- In terms of performance, the 3208c has a slight edge with 13MB of RAM compared to the Asha 203's 10MB, although both devices have limited storage options.
- Both models have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 203 can record video at a higher frame rate of 15fps versus the 10fps of the 3208c.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1020mAh for both phones, providing comparable longevity.
- The build quality is similar, with both devices weighing 90g, but the Asha 203 is slightly larger and thicker.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, as the Asha 203 supports Bluetooth 2.1, while the 3208c has Bluetooth 2.0.
- Both phones run on basic software experiences typical of their era.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3208c
Nokia Asha 203
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
13MB
10MB 32MB ROM 16MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF@10fps
176x144@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1020 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.5 x 48.6 x 13.2 mm, 62.3 cc (4.27 x 1.91 x 0.52 in)
114.8 x 49.8 x 13.9 mm, 91.5 cc (4.52 x 1.96 x 0.55 in)
Weight
90 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Graphite Black
Dark Red, Dark Grey, Silver White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
1.10 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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