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Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB) vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

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

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Compare Nokia Asha 501 X Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB) 25Points
4.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) Compare Xiaomi Mi 2S X
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)

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Mi 2S (32GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB) vs Asha 501 (RM-900)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+2GB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+32GB (28GB available)223 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)19%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+342 PPI157%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4.3"43%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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+) 42 Mbps177 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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)48%
Lighter

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
+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

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
ModelXiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi2S, Xiaomi Phone 2S, Xiaomi Mi-2S, Xiaomi Mi-Two SNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date4/1/20136/1/2013
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 126 millimeters (2.44 x 4.96 in)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR264MB
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)128MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100Not 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

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot 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

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours17 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)1152 hours (48 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MIUI 5.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 2S (32GB)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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