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Nokia Asha 230

$48 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 2.8" AMOLED

Processor

Battery 1020mAh

RAM & Storage 64MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot

Full Specs

Should you buy the Nokia Asha 230?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $48

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Aso known as Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM RM-986 with dual-SIM card slots

Network Technology: GSM
Launch Announced: 2014, February. Released 2014, February Status: Discontinued
Body Dimensions: 99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2 mm, 66.1 cc (3.92 x 2.31 x 0.52 in) Weight: 89.3 g (3.14 oz) SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type: TFT, 256K colors Size: 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm² (~41.6% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
Platform OS: Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Memory Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot) Internal: 64MB RAM
Main Camera Single: 1.3 MP Video: 320p@25fps
Selfie camera : No
Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
Comms WLAN: No Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP Positioning: A-GPS only NFC: No Radio: Stereo FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity : SNS apps
MP4/H.263 player
MP3/WAV/AAC player
Photo editor
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery Type: Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C) Stand-by: Up to 792 h Talk time: Up to 11 h Music play: Up to 42 h
Misc Colors: Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan, Black SAR: 1.07 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body) SAR EU: 0.67 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body) Price: About 60 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.