Nokia Asha 501
#8289
Samsung Convoy 2
#6627Category Breakdown
Nokia Asha 501
Samsung Convoy 2
Performance
32.032.2
Camera
10.039.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.313.1
Build
14.616.5
Connectivity
16.417.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
15.622.9
Summary
- The Nokia Asha 501 features a larger 3.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Convoy 2 has a smaller 2.2-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 128MB of RAM, but the Asha 501 runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, offering a different user experience compared to the Convoy 2, which lacks a specified OS.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Convoy 2 supports video recording, whereas the Asha 501 does not.
- The Asha 501 has a 1200 mAh battery, while the Convoy 2 offers a slightly larger 1300 mAh battery.
- The build quality of the Asha 501 is more compact and lighter at 98.2g, compared to the bulkier Convoy 2, which weighs 111g.
- Connectivity options differ as the Asha 501 supports Wi-Fi, while the Convoy 2 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Asha 501
Samsung Convoy 2
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Aso known as Nokia Asha 501 Dual Sim with dual-SIM card slots
For Verizon
Display
Size
3"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
128MB 64MB RAM
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99.2 x 58 x 12.1 mm (3.91 x 2.28 x 0.48 in)
99 x 51 x 22 mm (3.90 x 2.01 x 0.87 in)
Weight
98.2 g
111 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.41 W/kg (head)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
3.0, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Nokia Asha software platform 1.0, upgradable to 1.4
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A