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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 07Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

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Asha 501 (RM-900)} 7 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs 5800 XpressMusic} 15 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
+128MB58%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (81MB available)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs109 grams (3.82 ounces)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)28%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
64MBvs+128MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+229 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
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+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAhvs+1320 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)5800 XpressMusic
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Nokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/201311/27/2008
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI229 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)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Chipset32bit32bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
RAM memory64MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB256MB (81MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1200 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours5 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
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: Black, Red, Blue
• 8GB microsSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Includes proprietary connector for TV
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head)
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