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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Lenovo K3 Note

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Lenovo K3 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo K3 Note

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!

Asha 501 (RM-900)} 1 Advantage Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs K3 Note} 27 Advantages Lenovo K3 Note
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)53%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
64MBvs+2GB LPDDR331 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+16GB (12GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)51%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+401 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.5"83%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Lenovo Lemon K3 Note Dual Sim, Lenovo K50-t5 for China
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaLenovo
Release date6/1/20133/1/2015
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)76.2 x 152.6 millimeters (3 x 6.01 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI401 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Chipset32bit64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T760 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
RAM memory64MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL243
Battery capacity1200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby1152 hours (48 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework
• Colors: Onyx Black, Pearl White, Laser Yellow
• Lenovo Vibe 2.0
• Dolby Atmos
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Lenovo K3 Note
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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