Category Breakdown
Motorola V3x
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
26.926.9
Camera
39.69.5
Display
32.332.3
Battery
7.412.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.515.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.313.6
Summary
- The Motorola V3x, released in 2005, features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 500, launched in 2013, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 64MB of storage, but the Asha 500 benefits from a more modern software experience with the Nokia Asha platform, which is upgradable.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both offering a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p.
- The V3x has a smaller 840mAh battery compared to the Asha 500's 1200mAh, providing better endurance.
- Build quality favors the Asha 500, which is lighter at 101g and slimmer at 12.8mm, while the V3x is heavier at 125g and thicker at 20mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola V3x
Nokia Asha 500
General
Release Date
2005
2013
Announced
2005
2013
Description
Motorola RAZR V3x. Previously known as Motorola V1150
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
64MB
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
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
840 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 840 mAh battery (BC60)
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99 x 55 x 20 mm, 89 cc (3.90 x 2.17 x 0.79 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
125 g
101 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
1.2, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
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

