Motorola KRZR K3
#9804
Nokia Asha 500
#8984Category Breakdown
Motorola KRZR K3
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
24.626.9
Camera
8.79.5
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.612.3
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
10.515.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.413.6
Summary
- The Motorola KRZR K3 features a compact build with dimensions of 103 x 42.3 x 16.3 mm and weighs 110g, while the Nokia Asha 500 is slightly lighter at 101g and measures 100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, offering a larger 2.8-inch display compared to the KRZR's 2.0-inch screen.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Asha 500 has a lower pixel density of ~143 ppi versus the KRZR's ~200 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 500 has 64MB of RAM compared to the KRZR's 50MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p@13fps, while the KRZR has QCIF video capabilities.
- The Asha 500 also boasts a larger 1200mAh battery compared to the KRZR's 910mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- The software experience differs, with the KRZR lacking a defined OS while the Asha 500 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, which is upgradable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola KRZR K3
Nokia Asha 500
General
Release Date
2007
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750
Display
Size
2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
50MB
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
910 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 910 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103 x 42.3 x 16.3 mm, 63 cc (4.06 x 1.67 x 0.64 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
110 g
101 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Pearl Gray, Stone Gray
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.17 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity