Nokia Asha 230
#8406
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
#8573Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 230
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
Performance
26.949.1
Camera
11.811.2
Display
32.316.0
Battery
11.015.2
Build
15.317.1
Connectivity
14.321.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.314.7
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 Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica is larger at 115 x 57 x 13.2 mm and heavier at 124g.
- The Asha 230 has a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the Galaxy Spica offers a 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 230 has 64MB of RAM, while the Galaxy Spica has 180MB and an 800MHz CPU, providing a more capable software experience with Android.
- The camera on the Asha 230 is 1.3 MP compared to the Galaxy Spica's 3.15 MP, which also features autofocus.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Asha 230 at 1020mAh and the Galaxy Spica at 1500mAh, suggesting longer usage on the latter.
- The Asha runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, while the Galaxy Spica operates on Android, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 230
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
General
Release Date
2014
2009
Announced
2014
2009
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as:Samsung I5700 Galaxy LiteSamsung I5700 Galaxy Portal for T-Mobile
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 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
800MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM
180MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@25fps
CIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
115 x 57 x 13.2 mm (4.53 x 2.24 x 0.52 in)
Weight
89.3 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.61 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 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
A-GPS only
GPS
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
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)/ 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass