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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic vs Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5800 XpressMusic vs Nokia Asha 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 500 X Nokia 5800 XpressMusic 18Points
3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

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5800 XpressMusic} 18 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic vs Asha 500 (Dual-sim)} 8 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
+128MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+256MB (81MB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+229 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.2"14%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
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)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+1320 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
109 grams (3.82 ounces)vs+101 grams (3.54 ounces)8%
Lighter
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)21%
Thinner
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 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 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
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Model5800 XpressMusicAsha 500 (Dual-sim)
Other model namesNokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1Nokia Asha 500 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date11/27/200811/1/2013
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)
Weight109 grams (3.82 ounces)101 grams (3.54 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Chipset32bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM64MB
Internal storage256MB (81MB available)5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 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 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 13 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)0.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution320x240 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)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

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1320 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours14 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Blue
• 8GB microsSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Includes proprietary connector for TV
• Java framework
• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Multitouch up to 2 fingers
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5800 XpressMusicNokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.97W/kg (head)feature not registered
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