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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy Mini X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 03Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Defy Mini (XT320) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)

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Asha 501 (RM-900)} 3 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Defy Mini (XT320)} 18 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs107 grams (3.75 ounces)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)4%
Thinner
vs12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
64MBvs+512MB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+180 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1650 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
128MB / 512MB (120MB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Defy Mini (XT320)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Motorola Defy Mini XT320 A
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date6/1/20132/1/2012
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI180 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
RAM memory64MB512MB
Internal storage128MB512MB (120MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100 - XT320 A: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
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 detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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 Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours5 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Dust and water resistant
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Speech recognition
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Motorola Defy Mini (XT320)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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