Nokia Asha 230 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Asha 230: 42.7 g lighter
- Asha 230:
- 89.3 g
- Redmi 2A:
- 132 g
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Width
Asha 230: 8.6 mm narrower
- Asha 230:
- 58.6 mm
- Redmi 2A:
- 67.2 mm
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Screen diagonal
Asha 230: 1.9 in smaller diagonal
- Asha 230:
- 2.8 in
- Redmi 2A:
- 4.7 in
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Depth
Redmi 2A: 3.8 mm thinner
- Asha 230:
- 13.2 mm
- Redmi 2A:
- 9.4 mm
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Height
Asha 230: 34.5 mm shorter
- Asha 230:
- 99.5 mm
- Redmi 2A:
- 134 mm
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Release year
- Asha 230:
- 2014
- Redmi 2A:
- 2015
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Asha 230
- Height:
- 99.5 mm
- Width:
- 58.6 mm
- Depth:
- 13.2 mm +3.8 mm versus Redmi 2A
2. Redmi 2A
- Height:
- 134 mm +34.5 mm versus Asha 230
- Width:
- 67.2 mm +8.6 mm versus Asha 230
- Depth:
- 9.4 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Asha 230
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
2. Redmi 2A
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 60.9 cm²
Redmi 2A has approximately 150.8% more rectangular screen area than Asha 230.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | Unknown | 1 GB RAM |
Asha 230: Original memory entry
64 MB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Asha 230
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Redmi 2A
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions | Unknown |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
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| Processor CPU | Unknown |
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| Graphics processor GPU | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network | Unknown |
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| Speed | Unknown |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Asha 230 | Redmi 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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