Asus P525
#9915
Mitac MIO A501
#8646Category Breakdown
Asus P525
Mitac MIO A501
Performance
31.033.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.526.3
Battery
13.111.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.29.1
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.114.5
Summary
- The Asus P525 and Mitac MIO A501 both feature TFT resistive touchscreens with similar resolutions, but the P525 has a slightly larger 2.8-inch display compared to the 2.7-inch screen of the MIO A501, and it supports 65K colors versus 256K colors for the latter.
- In terms of performance, the P525 is powered by a 416 MHz Intel XScale CPU with 128MB of RAM, while the MIO A501 uses a 200 MHz TI OMAP 850 processor with 256MB of RAM, giving the latter an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The P525 has a 1300 mAh battery, which is larger than the MIO A501's 1050 mAh battery, potentially providing better longevity.
- Both run on Windows Mobile, with the P525 using version 5.0 and the MIO A501 on a slightly updated version, 5 AKU3.3.
- In terms of build quality, the P525 is heavier at 160g and slightly bulkier, while the MIO A501 is lighter at 135g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus P525
Mitac MIO A501
General
Release Date
2006
2007
Announced
2006
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.7"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 850
CPU
Intel XScale 416 MHz
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB
256MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD
SD/MMC, SDIO
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.8 x 59 x 19 mm (4.60 x 2.32 x 0.75 in)
95.7 x 59.6 x 20.7 mm, 118 cc (3.77 x 2.35 x 0.81 in)
Weight
160 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Windows Mobile 5 AKU3.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A