Nokia Asha 230
#8406
Plum Dazzle
#8946Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 230
Plum Dazzle
Performance
26.927.0
Camera
11.839.6
Display
32.315.2
Battery
11.06.5
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
14.37.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.313.7
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 230 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Plum Dazzle has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 64MB of RAM and storage, but the Asha 230 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, which is upgradable.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Plum Dazzle supports video recording, whereas the Asha 230 is limited to 320p at 25fps.
- The Asha 230 is equipped with a 1020 mAh battery, offering a longer usage time compared to the Plum Dazzle's 800 mAh battery.
- Regarding build quality, the Asha 230 is lighter at 89.3g and has more color options, while the Plum Dazzle is slightly bulkier at 118g and has fewer color choices.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 230
Plum Dazzle
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
C102 - Dual SIMC103 - Single SIM
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
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
64MB RAM
64MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@25fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2 mm, 66.1 cc (3.92 x 2.31 x 0.52 in)
109.2 x 54.2 x 12.4 mm (4.30 x 2.13 x 0.49 in)
Weight
89.3 g
118 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Black, Red, White, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
nO
Software & Security
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A