Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 230
Qtek S100
Performance
26.925.6
Camera
11.839.6
Display
32.39.5
Battery
11.012.3
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
14.38.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.310.5
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 230 features a compact build with dimensions of 99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2 mm and weighs 89.3g, while the Qtek S100 is bulkier at 108 x 58 x 18 mm and 150g.
- Both devices have a 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Asha 230 supports 256K colors compared to the S100's 65K colors.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 230 lacks a specified CPU but has 64MB of RAM, similar to the S100, which is powered by a 416 MHz Intel Bulverde processor.
- Both have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Qtek S100 can record video, whereas the Asha 230 can only capture at 320p@25fps.
- The Asha 230 is equipped with a 1020 mAh battery, while the S100 has a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery.
- The Asha runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, while the S100 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE PocketPC, indicating a more modern software experience for the Asha 230.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 230
Qtek S100
General
Release Date
2014
2004
Announced
2014
2004
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
Produced by HTC. Functionally identical toi-mate JAM,O2 XDA II miniand T-Mobile MDA Compact.
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
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
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
Intel Bulverde 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
SDIO/MMC
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
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)
108 x 58 x 18 mm (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
Weight
89.3 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Stylish black and silver
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)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
Yes
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
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

