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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 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)

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22Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
10.1"
PLS

800x1280

3.1
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6860
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)

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)} 5 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)5 times
Lighter
vs565 grams (19.78 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
64MBvs+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+16GB (13GB available)103 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS 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+149 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+10.1"2 times
Larger screen
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) 2MPAdvantage
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+6860 mAh5 times
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+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Galaxy Tab 10.1N 3G P7501, Samsung Arnold
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/1/20136/1/2011, Announced: 3/14/2011
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)175.3 x 256.7 millimeters (6.9 x 10.11 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)565 grams (19.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size3" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI149 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 3.1 Honeycomb
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
RAM memory64MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh6860 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours9 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)1800 hours (75 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, 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
• Quickoffice HD
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G GT-P7500 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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