Motorola Z6w
#9559
Nokia Asha 500
#8984Category Breakdown
Motorola Z6w
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
26.926.9
Camera
8.79.5
Display
32.332.3
Battery
9.112.3
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
8.315.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.013.6
Summary
- The Motorola Z6w features a compact build with dimensions of 105 x 45 x 17.3 mm and weighs 110g, while the Nokia Asha 500 is slightly smaller and lighter at 100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm and 101g.
- The Z6w has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 200 ppi, whereas the Asha 500 has a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 143 ppi.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p@13fps, compared to the Z6w's QCIF video capability.
- In terms of battery life, the Asha 500 has a larger 1200mAh capacity compared to the Z6w's 950mAh.
- The Z6w runs on a Linux/Java-based OS, while the Asha 500 operates on the Nokia Asha software platform, which is upgradable.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, with the Asha 500 supporting Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, while the Z6w has Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Z6w
Nokia Asha 500
General
Release Date
2008
2013
Announced
2008
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
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
N/A
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
950 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105 x 45 x 17.3 mm, 69 cc (4.13 x 1.77 x 0.68 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
Black
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 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
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, UMA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
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
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity