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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)

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)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
64MBvs+384MB5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+512MB (158MB available)23%
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)5%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+165 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.5"17%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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 HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1350 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+8 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 Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830B, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung Cooper
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/1/20131/26/2011
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
RAM memory64MB384MB
Internal storage128MB512MB (158MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/0.384 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 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, 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)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
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)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours6 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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, White, Hugo Boss, La Fleur
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 3.0
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)0.49W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.696W/kg (head)
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