Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB) vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 vs Nokia Asha 501 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/20/2015 8:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:04 AM

Compare Nokia Asha 501 X Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) Compare Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

26 Advantages Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+1.5GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB
+8GB (4GB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)61% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+312 PPI135% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+4.7"57% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)40% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)12% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

9 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

FM (RDS) / FM

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model names	Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 6039Y, Alcatel Idol 3 6039Y 4.7''	Nokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region available	Hungary, Czech Republic, Russia	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2015	6/1/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 134.6 millimeters (2.59 x 5.3 in)	58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	64MB
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	128MB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	17 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	1152 hours (48 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Gray, Soft Gold, Metallic Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • JBL sound • 100% reversible	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow • 4GB microSD card included • Facebook and Twitter • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered