Nokia Asha 500
#8984
Plum Ram 6
#6776Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 500
Plum Ram 6
Performance
26.939.5
Camera
9.539.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.316.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.813.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.622.2
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 500 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 143 ppi, while the Plum Ram 6 has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 500 is equipped with 64MB of RAM, whereas the Ram 6 offers 128MB, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The Asha 500's rear camera is 2 MP compared to the Ram 6's 1.3 MP, resulting in better image quality for the former.
- The Asha 500 has a 1200 mAh battery, while the Ram 6 has a larger 1700 mAh capacity, likely offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on basic software platforms, but the Asha 500 is upgradable, which may enhance its software experience over time.
- Build quality-wise, the Asha 500 is lighter at 101g, while the Ram 6 weighs 107.3g, with both having plastic constructions and no water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 500
Plum Ram 6
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750
Also known as Plum E600
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6276A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
No
Memory
64MB RAM
128MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@13fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
133 x 61 x 19.3 mm (5.24 x 2.40 x 0.76 in)
Weight
101 g
107.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Black, Orange, Red, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A