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Nokia 2650

Nokia 2650

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Nokia Asha 500

Nokia Asha 500

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Category Breakdown

Nokia 2650
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
5.326.9
Camera
2.59.5
Display
63.732.3
Battery
5.612.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.015.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
9.913.6

Summary

  • The Nokia 2650, released in 2004, features a compact build with dimensions of 85 x 46 x 23 mm and weighs 96g, while the Nokia Asha 500, launched in 2013, has larger dimensions of 100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm and a weight of 101g.
  • The Asha 500 offers a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 143 ppi, compared to the 2650's smaller 128 x 128 pixel display.
  • In terms of performance, the Asha 500 has 64MB of RAM, significantly enhancing its capabilities over the 2650, which lacks RAM specifications.
  • The Asha 500 also includes a 2 MP rear camera, while the 2650 has no camera functionality.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the Asha 500 at 1200mAh compared to the 2650's 760mAh.
  • The Asha 500 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, providing a more modern software experience than the older 2650.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 2650
Nokia Asha 500

General

Release Date

2004
2013

Announced

2004
2013

Description

N/A
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750

Display

Size

N/A
2.8"

Type

4096 colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)

PPI

128
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

N/A
64MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
320p@13fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

760 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery (BL-4C)
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

85 x 46 x 23 mm, 77 cc (3.35 x 1.81 x 0.91 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)

Weight

96 g
101 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Red, Brown
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
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

No
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

N/A
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

No
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