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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Nokia 801T

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Nokia 801T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 801T X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 801T

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)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs 801T} 18 Advantages Nokia 801T
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)5%
Thinner
vs12.75 millimeters (0.5 inches)
64MBvs+256MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+8GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
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+184 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4"33%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 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 TD-HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G TD-HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G TD-HSDPA) 2.8 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1300 mAh8%
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-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+7 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

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Nokia 801, Nokia 801T RM-754
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/20131/1/2012
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)12.75 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)65 x 125.2 millimeters (2.56 x 4.93 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI184 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 801T
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Chipset32bit32bit: Broadcom BCM2727
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredBroadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
RAM memory64MB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2.8 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 supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-SCDMA, TD-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 801T
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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 801T
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Battery capacity1200 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours8 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, 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
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• ClearBlack display
• Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia 801T
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 registered1.02W/kg (head)
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