Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E) vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

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

11/16/2014 3:27 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:50 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 501 X Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) Compare Samsung Galaxy Star 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+512MB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB
+4GB (2GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)3% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+165 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	133 PPI
+3.5"17% Larger screen	vs	3"
+WVGA (800x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+1300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
107 grams (3.75 ounces)	vs	+98 grams (3.43 ounces)9% Lighter
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

2G EDGE

0.236 Mbps

Capacitive

+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Star 2 SM-G130E Dual-Sim	Nokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2014	6/1/2013
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 109.8 millimeters (2.36 x 4.32 in)	58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	133 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC6815A	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	64MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	128MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 24 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	1152 hours (48 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow • 4GB microSD card included • Facebook and Twitter • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)	Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)	feature not registered