Nokia Asha 201
#9674
Philips Xenium X523
#8977Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 201
Philips Xenium X523
Performance
16.129.0
Camera
2.39.6
Display
33.232.3
Battery
14.318.9
Build
14.50.2
Connectivity
8.810.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.713.7
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 201 and Philips Xenium X523 both feature a 2.4-inch TFT display with similar resolutions, but the Asha has a slightly higher pixel density at 320 ppi compared to the Xenium's 240 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Asha has 10MB of internal storage and 32MB of RAM, while the Xenium offers significantly more with 78MB of storage and 78GB of RAM, suggesting better multitasking capabilities.
- The Xenium also boasts a superior rear camera at 3.15 MP versus the Asha's 2 MP, and it can record video at a higher frame rate.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Xenium housing a 2000 mAh battery compared to the Asha's 1430 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Both devices run basic software experiences without advanced features, and neither supports modern connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 201
Philips Xenium X523
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
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
10MB 64MB ROM 32MB RAM
78MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@10fps
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1430 mAh battery (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.5 x 61.1 x 14 mm, 47.7 cc (4.55 x 2.41 x 0.55 in)
117.5 x 51 x 15 mm (4.63 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
Weight
105 g
116.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Graphite, Green, Blue, Aqua, Pearl White, Light Pink, Pink, Orange
Red/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A