Nokia Asha 501 vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Asha 501 and the Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| 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.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors | TFT, 65K colors |
| Size | 3.0 inches | 3.0 inches |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, QVGA (~133 ppi density) | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 4:3 |
| PPI Density | — | ~133 ppi |
| Screen-to-body ratio | — | ~45.8% |
| Features | — | Capacitive touchscreen, multitouch |
Platform
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| OS | Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4 | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz |
| CPU | Not specified, optimized for the Asha platform | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 (single-core) |
| Chipset | — | Spreadtrum SC8810 |
| GPU | — | Mali-300 |
Memory
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB (4 GB included) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal | 128 MB storage, 64 MB RAM (approx. 40 MB user available) | 4GB storage, 512MB RAM (approx. 2GB user-available storage) |
Main Camera
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| 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) |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4U) | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 48 days (single SIM) | Up to 320 h |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (2G) | Up to 14 h |
Body
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in) | 105 x 58 x 11.9 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 98.2 g (3.46 oz) | 100.5 g (3.53 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) with EasySwap | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Materials | Polycarbonate matte finish (removable casing), scratch-resistant glass display | — |
| Colors | — | Black, White, Blue |
Comms
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, EDR | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (charging only) | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | No GPS |
Launch
| Nokia Asha 501 | Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, May | April 2013 |
| Status | Released 2013, June 24 | Released May 2013, Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Nokia Asha 501 or Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282)?
Nokia Asha 501 — Jun 2013 for the Nokia Asha 501 versus May 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282).
Is the Nokia Asha 501 or the Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Asha 501 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280/GT-S5282) 3/10.
Best phone lists →
