Category Breakdown
Nokia 301
ZTE N290
Performance
36.220.3
Camera
11.739.6
Display
32.326.3
Battery
11.815.2
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
18.83.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.614.1
Summary
- The Nokia 301 features a compact build with dimensions of 114 x 50 x 12.5 mm and weighs 102g, while the ZTE N290 is slightly larger at 112 x 55 x 13 mm and weighs 106g.
- The Nokia has a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the ZTE offers a larger 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 64MB of RAM compared to the ZTE's 20MB, but the ZTE has a slightly higher rear camera resolution at 3.2 MP versus the Nokia's 3.15 MP, along with a 2 MP front camera.
- The battery capacity of the Nokia is 1110 mAh, while the ZTE has a larger 1500 mAh battery.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, but the Nokia includes a headphone jack, which the ZTE does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 301
ZTE N290
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
Also available as Nokia 301 Dual Sim, Nokia 3010 for China
Also known as ZTE Aeon
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 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
20MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1110 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1110 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
112 x 55 x 13 mm (4.41 x 2.17 x 0.51 in)
Weight
102 g
106 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
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
N/A

