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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Sony Xperia E3 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Sony Xperia E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia E3 X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Sony Xperia E3 (3G) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E3 (3G)

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 Xperia E3 (3G)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)47%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
64MBvs+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+4GB (1.68GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)42%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS 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+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+218 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.5"50%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
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+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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+) 42 Mbps177 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
1200 mAhvs+2330 mAh94%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Xperia E3 (3G)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Sony Xperia E3 D2202, Sony D2202 Xperia E3 Single Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSony
Release date6/1/20139/1/2014
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)69.4 x 137.1 millimeters (2.73 x 5.4 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI218 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
RAM memory64MB1GB
Internal storage128MB4GB (1.68GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps42/5.76 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)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours8.5 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)660 hours (27.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, 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, Lime
• USB On-The-Go
• 3D Surround Sound
• ClearAudio+
• ANT+ support
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
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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