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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 02Points
Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Asha 501 (RM-900)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 19 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)32%
Lighter		vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
64MBvs+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+4GB (2.5GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)3%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+245 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4"33%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
QVGA (320x240)vs+FWVGA (854x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAhvs+1430 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/20138/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory64MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 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
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
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)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1200 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours10 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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