Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
#8485
Nokia Asha 501
#8289Category Breakdown
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
Nokia Asha 501
Performance
28.232.0
Camera
12.710.0
Display
39.132.3
Battery
10.312.3
Build
14.714.6
Connectivity
23.716.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.015.6
Summary
- The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic features a robust build with dimensions of 112 x 51 x 15.4 mm and weighs 135g, while the lighter Nokia Asha 501 is more compact at 99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm and 98.2g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Asha 501 has a larger 3.0" screen compared to the 2.4" display of the 5730.
- In terms of performance, the 5730 has a 369 MHz CPU and 128MB RAM, while the Asha 501 has 64MB RAM but offers a slightly better software experience with the Nokia Asha platform.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP, but the 5730 records video at 480p@30fps, outperforming the Asha's 320p@15fps.
- The Asha 501 also has a superior battery capacity of 1200mAh compared to the 1000mAh of the 5730, enhancing its longevity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
Nokia Asha 501
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
N/A
Aso known as Nokia Asha 501 Dual Sim with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
2.4"
3"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
369 MHz ARM 11
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
100MB 128MB RAM
128MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
QVGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 51 x 15.4 mm (4.41 x 2.01 x 0.61 in)
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)
Weight
135 g
98.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Monochrome, Blue, Pink
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
1.41 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity