Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
#9121
Samsung W9705
#9127Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
Samsung W9705
Performance
56.556.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.751.7
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung W9705 has a 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 500 has 64MB of RAM compared to the W9705's 83MB, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can only record video at 320p@13fps, whereas the W9705 supports video recording without specified limitations.
- The Asha 500 has a larger 1200 mAh battery, while the W9705 has a 1000 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The Asha 500 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, while the W9705 lacks specified software details and does not include a headphone jack, unlike the Asha 500.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
Samsung W9705
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
For South KoreaAlso known as Samsung Extreme
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM
83MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP, 1/5.0"
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@13fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
100.5 x 52 x 22.9 mm (3.96 x 2.05 x 0.90 in)
Weight
101.3 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Red on Black, Yellow on Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1
N/A
OS Version
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No