Nokia 3208c
#10696
Nokia Asha 309
#10727Category Breakdown
Nokia 3208c
Nokia Asha 309
Performance
16.220.4
Camera
2.52.3
Display
26.321.2
Battery
11.011.8
Build
16.00.2
Connectivity
7.513.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.59.4
Summary
- The Nokia 3208c, released in 2009, features a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 309, from 2012, has a larger 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 309 offers more RAM at 20MB compared to the 3208c's 13MB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 309's video recording is slightly better at 176x144@10fps versus the 3208c's QCIF@10fps.
- The Asha 309 also has a larger battery capacity of 1110mAh compared to the 3208c's 1020mAh.
- Connectivity options differ as the Asha 309 supports Wi-Fi, while the 3208c does not, and both devices lack advanced software features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3208c
Nokia Asha 309
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For China
Also known as Nokia Asha 3090, Nokia Asha Charme 309
Display
Size
2.4"
3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
13MB
20MB 128MB ROM 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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@10fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Li-Ion 1110 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
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)
109.9 x 54 x 13.2 mm, 67 cc (4.33 x 2.13 x 0.52 in)
Weight
90 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Graphite Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
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
Accelerometer