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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2 X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 01Point
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 2

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)} 1 Advantage Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Redmi 2} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
64MBvs+1GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+8GB (4GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)29%
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+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+312 PPI135%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.7"57%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
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
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 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+2200 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+4 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)Redmi 2
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Xiaomi Hongmi 2 Dual-Sim, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandNokiaXiaomi
Release date6/1/20138/10/2015
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI312 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
RAM memory64MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
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 supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Redmi 2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standby1152 hours (48 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
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, Yellow, Pink, Green
• MIUI 6.0
• Quick Charge 1.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Redmi 2
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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