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Nokia 301

Nokia 301

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Samsung P850

Samsung P850

#8978

Category Breakdown

Nokia 301
Samsung P850
Performance
36.228.9
Camera
11.710.9
Display
32.332.3
Battery
11.89.1
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
18.84.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.613.7

Summary

  • The Nokia 301 features a more modern build quality with a slimmer profile and lighter weight at 102g compared to the Samsung P850, which is bulkier and heavier at 120g.
  • The display on the Nokia is slightly larger at 2.4 inches, maintaining the same resolution as the P850, but with a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi versus the P850's 189 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Nokia has significantly more RAM at 64MB compared to the P850's 73MB, which may contribute to a smoother software experience.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the P850 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
  • The Nokia 301 has a larger battery capacity of 1110 mAh compared to the P850's 950 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
  • Finally, the Nokia offers a headphone jack, while the Samsung lacks this feature, and the P850 includes stereo speakers, which may enhance audio playback.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 301
Samsung P850

General

Release Date

2013
2005

Announced

2013
2005

Description

Also available as Nokia 301 Dual Sim, Nokia 3010 for China
Samsung P858 for China

Display

Size

2.4"
2.12"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~189 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

256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
73MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

320p@30fps
CIF

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1110 mAh
950 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1110 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

114 x 50 x 12.5 mm, 104.2 cc (4.49 x 1.97 x 0.49 in)
96 x 48.5 x 26.5 mm (3.78 x 1.91 x 1.04 in)

Weight

102 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Cyan, Black, Yellow, Magenta, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.25 W/kg (head)     0.98 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
1.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
1.1

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A