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

