Nokia Asha 230
#8406
Samsung Ch@t 527
#7985Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 230
Samsung Ch@t 527
Performance
26.929.1
Camera
11.839.6
Display
32.322.1
Battery
11.010.3
Build
15.316.6
Connectivity
14.320.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.316.7
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 230 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 143 ppi, while the Samsung Ch@t 527 has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a higher pixel density of about 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 230 has 64MB of RAM, whereas the Ch@t 527 offers slightly more with 80MB of RAM.
- The camera on the Asha 230 is 1.3 MP compared to the Ch@t 527's 2 MP, which provides better image quality.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Asha 230 at 1020 mAh and the Ch@t 527 at 1000 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Asha 230 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, while the Ch@t 527's software details are unspecified, but both devices lack advanced features.
- Build quality shows the Asha 230 is lighter at 89.3g, while the Ch@t 527 weighs 96g and has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 230
Samsung Ch@t 527
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung S5270, Samsung S5270L
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
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
80MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 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
320p@25fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
103 x 55 x 12 mm (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.47 in)
Weight
89.3 g
96 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Compass