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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 devices, 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
25Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
8"
SLCD

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)

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)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)2 times
Lighter
vs338 grams (11.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
64MBvs+2GB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+16GB (10GB available)79 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)51%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear 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+800x1280 pixels12 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+189 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+8"167%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 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+4600 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+ 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)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 3G, Galaxy Note 510, Samsung Kona
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/1/20134/7/2013
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)135.9 x 210.8 millimeters (5.35 x 8.3 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)338 grams (11.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size3" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI189 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)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Chipset32bit32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
RAM memory64MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours8 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, White, Brown
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• S Pen
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)0.83W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.704W/kg (head), 0.998W/kg (body)
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