The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 2.3, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 57,750 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 332 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,145 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
Design
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Cyan, Green, Sand, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 157.7 mm |
| Weight | 188.6 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.6 % | 80.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.26″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 271 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | — | Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, IPS LCD |
Sensor
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 2G, 3G, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.81 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.41 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 3 V | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA-1211, TA-1214, TA-1206, TA-1209 |
