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Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia SL X Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) 04Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) Compare Nokia Asha 501 X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)

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)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) vs Xperia SL (LT26ii)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)47%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
64MBvs+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MBvs+32GB (28GB available)223 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+342 PPI157%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.3"43%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 12MP3 times
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
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.
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1750 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
+2 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)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
 
ModelAsha 501 (RM-900)Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Other model namesNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900Sony Xperia SL LT26ii, Sony SL
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSony
Release date6/1/201310/1/2012
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI342 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 Xperia SL (LT26ii)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
RAM memory64MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 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)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 29 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Xperia SL (LT26ii)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours8.5 hours
Standby1152 hours (48 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, 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, Silver, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• 3D sweep panorama
• SE Timescape
• Use your phone as a remote control for Sony TV

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.3W/kg (head)
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