Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos vs Nokia Asha 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2013 9:47 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:35 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 500 X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
+256MB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB
+512MB (158MB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	5MB
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)2% Thinner	vs	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+165 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3.5"25% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+101 grams (3.54 ounces)24% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA	Nokia Asha 500 Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	2/1/2012	11/1/2013
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)	58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	101 grams (3.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
RAM memory	256MB	64MB
Internal storage	512MB (158MB available)	5MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	QVGA (320x240) 13 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	14 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black • 4GB microSD included • Multitouch up to 2 fingers • Nokia Life • Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered