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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Nokia Asha 501 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 501 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) 18Points
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)

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!

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs Asha 501 (RM-900)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+1.5GB23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+16GB (12GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)51%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1280x800 pixels12 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+149 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+10.1"2 times
Larger screen
vs3"
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6800 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
487 grams (17.05 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)4 times
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
+2 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

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T531, Samsung SM-T531Nokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date6/1/20146/1/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.1" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822632bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory1.5GB64MB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Not 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

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity6800 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1152 hours (48 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.58W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.941W/kg (body)feature not registered
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