HTC Desire 501
#8461
Nokia 701
#7301Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 501
Nokia 701
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.361.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.453.7
Summary
- The HTC Desire 501 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia 701's 3.5-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD at 360 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 501 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Nokia 701 has a 1.0 GHz ARM11 CPU and 512MB of RAM, making the HTC model more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 701 can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Desire 501's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Desire 501 has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the 1300 mAh battery of the Nokia 701, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the HTC runs on Android OS, while the Nokia operates on Symbian Belle, which may affect app availability and user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the HTC being slightly lighter and more compact than the Nokia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 501
Nokia 701
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.5"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
480
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz ARM11 (1.3GHz after update)
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
2.1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BL-5K)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
117.2 x 56.8 x 11 mm, 64 cc (4.61 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
Weight
130 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Steel dark, silver light, amethyst violet, white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android OS
Symbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
OS Version
Android OS
Symbian Belle, upgradable to Belle FP1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes