Nokia 301
#8014
Sony Ericsson W508
#9176Category Breakdown
Nokia 301
Sony Ericsson W508
Performance
36.229.4
Camera
11.710.0
Display
32.332.3
Battery
11.88.8
Build
15.716.1
Connectivity
18.811.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.613.1
Summary
- The Nokia 301 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display compared to the 2.2-inch screen of the Sony Ericsson W508, both with the same resolution but differing pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 256MB of RAM, outperforming the W508's 100MB, which may lead to better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the W508 records video at a lower frame rate of 15fps compared to the 30fps of the Nokia.
- The Nokia 301 is equipped with a 1110mAh battery, offering a higher capacity than the W508's 930mAh.
- Build quality is similar, with the Nokia being slightly lighter at 102g versus the W508's 98g, but the W508 is thicker.
- Software experience is limited on both devices, with no advanced features noted.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 301
Sony Ericsson W508
General
Release Date
2013
2009
Announced
2013
2009
Description
Also available as Nokia 301 Dual Sim, Nokia 3010 for China
Also known as Sony Ericsson W518a in USA
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
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 (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 16 GB, 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@30fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1110 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1110 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Po 930 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)
93.5 x 50 x 14 mm (3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight
102 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cyan, Black, Yellow, Magenta, White
Metal Grey, Poetic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer