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Sony Ericsson Satio vs Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Satio vs Nokia Asha 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 500 X Sony Ericsson Satio 17Points
3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) Compare Sony Ericsson Satio X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Satio

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Satio} 17 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio vs Asha 500 (Single-sim)} 9 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
+256MB SDRAM3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+256MB (128MB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+210 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.5"25%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+101 grams (3.54 ounces)25%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)2%
Thinner
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1200 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
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ModelSony Ericsson SatioAsha 500 (Single-sim)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE IdouNokia Asha 500 2G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date10/5/200911/1/2013
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)101 grams (3.54 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM64MB
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/3.6 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkU1i version:
UMTS 900/2100
U1a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 13 fps
FlashXenon flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.9 hours14 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)840 hours (35 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux
• 8GB microSD included
• WVGA 30fps via software update
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

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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