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Huawei Vision (U8850) vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

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

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Compare Nokia Asha 501 X Huawei Vision (U8850) 19Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) Compare Huawei Vision X
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Vision (U8850)

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Vision (U8850)} 19 Advantages Huawei Vision (U8850) vs Asha 501 (RM-900)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+2GB (1GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)22%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+252 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+3.7"23%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
121 grams (4.24 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)23%
Lighter
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
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ModelVision (U8850)Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model namesSoftBank 007HW Vision, Huawei Vision, Huawei U8850Nokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiNokia
Release date9/1/20116/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 118.5 millimeters (2.34 x 4.67 in)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight121 grams (4.24 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI133 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR264MB
Internal storage2GB (1GB available)128MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1400 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours17 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)1152 hours (48 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Vision (U8850)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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