Nokia Asha 501 vs Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Asha 501 and the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Price | $6,321 | $969 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Battery | 1,200 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3 in | 3 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 2 MP |
| Released | Jun 2013 | May 2013 |
Summary: Nokia Asha 501 is ahead on our rating, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia Asha 501 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors | TFT LCD |
| Size | 3.0 inches | 3.0 inches |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, QVGA (~133 ppi density) | 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 4:3 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~133 ppi |
| Colors | — | 256K colors |
Platform
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| OS | Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat (Value Edition) |
| CPU | Not specified, optimized for the Asha platform | 850 MHz single-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Chipset | — | Broadcom BCM21654/G (or ST-Ericsson Novathor U8800 for some variants) |
| GPU | — | VideoCore IV or Mali-400 |
Memory
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB (4 GB included) | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 128 MB storage, 64 MB RAM (approx. 40 MB user available) | 4GB storage, 512MB RAM (some variants 768MB RAM) |
Main Camera
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP / 3.2 MP | 2 MP |
| Features | Panorama, Voice guide for self-portrait (with April 2014 update) | Digital zoom |
| Video | QVGA@15fps | 320p@15fps (QVGA) |
| Flash | — | No |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4U) | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 48 days (single SIM) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (2G) | Up to 6 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 26 h |
Body
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Dimensions | 99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in) | 105 x 57.8 x 11.8 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.46 in) |
| Weight | 98.2 g (3.46 oz) | 100.5 g (3.55 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) with EasySwap | Single SIM (Regular) or Dual SIM (GT-S5312) |
| Materials | Polycarbonate matte finish (removable casing), scratch-resistant glass display | Plastic body |
Comms
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, EDR | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | No | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (charging only) | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, May | March 2013 |
| Status | Released 2013, June 24 | Discontinued (2015) |
| Released | — | May 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Nokia Asha 501 or Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo?
Nokia Asha 501 — Jun 2013 for the Nokia Asha 501 versus May 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo.
Is the Nokia Asha 501 or the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Asha 501 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo 3/10.
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