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Nokia Asha 230

Nokia Asha 230

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Qtek S100

Qtek S100

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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