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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Nokia E71

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Nokia E71 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia E71 X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 10Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia E71

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Asha 501 (RM-900)} 10 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs E71} 14 Advantages Nokia E71
+128MB16%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (110MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs127 grams (4.45 ounces)
+3"25%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+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.
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)21%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
133 PPIvs+167 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

7 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
FM / FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Nokia E71 RM-346
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/20136/30/2008
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)57 x 114 millimeters (2.24 x 4.49 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI167 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 E71
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
Chipset32bit32bit: Nokia Rapido YAWE
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 E71
RAM memory64MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB256MB (110MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
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 E71
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 22 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (128x96)
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 E71
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, RV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours4.5 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework
• Colors: White Steel, Grey Steel, Black, Red
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia E71
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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