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Bq Aquaris 3.5 vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris 3.5 vs Nokia Asha 501 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Aquaris 3.5} 19 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5 vs Asha 501 (RM-900)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+4GB (2GB available)15 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
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)5%
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
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+165 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+3.5"17%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 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
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
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
110 grams (3.85 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)12%
Lighter
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera

14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
1200 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Change model 
ModelAquaris 3.5Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model namesBQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11Nokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region available(Europe)Spain
(Europe), Spain
feature not registered
BrandBqNokia
Release date9/9/20136/1/2013
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory1GB64MB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)128MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)QVGA (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 detectionSmile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1152 hours (48 days)

βž• Other features

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call controlVoice 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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ 4GB or 16GB microSD included
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
β€’ 4GB microSD card included
β€’ Facebook and Twitter
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris 3.5Nokia 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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