Nokia Asha 230
#8406
Samsung D820
#8675Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 230
Samsung D820
Performance
26.928.9
Camera
11.810.9
Display
32.332.3
Battery
11.06.5
Build
15.317.2
Connectivity
14.34.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
15.314.4
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 230 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display compared to the Samsung D820's 2.1-inch screen, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 230 has 64MB of RAM, while the D820 has a marginally higher 73MB.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Asha 230 can record video at 320p@25fps, whereas the D820 records at CIF.
- The Asha 230 is equipped with a 1020mAh battery, offering a longer lifespan than the D820's 800mAh.
- Build quality shows the Asha 230 is lighter at 89.3g and has a more compact design than the D820, which weighs 99g and is slightly bulkier.
- The Asha 230 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, while the D820 lacks a specified operating system and features stereo speakers, unlike the Asha 230 which has a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 230
Samsung D820
General
Release Date
2014
2005
Announced
2014
2005
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
Samsung T809 for T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.8"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~190 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
73MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
180 deg rotating lens
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@25fps
CIF
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)
Removable Li-Ion 800 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)
95 x 51 x 15.2 mm (3.74 x 2.01 x 0.60 in)
Weight
89.3 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Noir Black, Blue Black, Charcoal Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
0.36 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
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
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
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