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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Nokia N97 mini

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Nokia N97 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 mini X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 07Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97 mini

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Asha 501 (RM-900)} 7 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs N97 mini} 19 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)36%
Thinner
vs16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
64MBvs+128MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+8GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+229 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
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+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 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
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
1200 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)N97 mini
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date6/1/201310/28/2009
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
Chipset32bit32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory64MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 N97 mini
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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 supportedAutofocus
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 Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 N97 mini
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours4 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
Java framework
• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps
• Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Nokia N97 mini
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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