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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 501 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 06Points
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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12Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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)} 6 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Xperia X8 (E15a)} 12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs104 grams (3.64 ounces)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)24%
Thinner		vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+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		vs2.1 + A2DP
64MBvs+256MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
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+192 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
16 Common items in both devices
128MB
TFT LCD
3"
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Xperia X8 (E15a)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date6/1/20139/29/2010
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI192 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz 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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
RAM memory64MB256MB
Internal storage128MB256MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, 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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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 supportedNot supported
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 registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours5.7 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
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
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: Pink, Blue, White, Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Sony Ericsson UX platform
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
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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