Why Choose Nokia Asha Over Samsung Rex
We have always talked about how Nokia Low-end phones do well compared to its competitors, who are not just because the hardware is good but because of the software and Nokia’s commitment to their phones.
In today’s post, we are keeping off both Windows Phone and Android off the mark and talking about Asha Phones compared to Samsung’s proprietary OS running on phones like the Rex series. Below is a quick comparison of the platforms based on hardware specs and software.
| Specs | Nokia Asha | Samsung Rex |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz processor | 312 Mhz processor |
| Gaming | 40 Ea games worth Rs 2,700 Free | No free games, few in-store options |
| 3G | 3G Supported | No 3G |
| Music | 77 lakh songs downloadable under 1 minute | 2 lakh songs |
| Battery | Powerful 1110 mAh battery | Average 1000 mAh battery |
| Pre-Loaded Whatsapp | None | |
| Social Chat | Social Client with 70% data compression | None |
| Push Notifications | Preloaded Facebook and Twitter with push notifications | No push notifications on Facebook and Twitter |
| microSD | 2GB micro SD card free | None |
| Maps | Nokia Maps | No Map Support |
| Browser | Nokia Browser with up to 90% data compression | Opera Mini compresses up to 90% versus native browser |
| App Buying | Operator billing and CC payment options for paid apps. | Only CC payment |
| Multiple email account setup. | None | |
| Data Counter | The data counter helps you track how much of your bandwidth is consumed. | None |
| Languages | Akshar App supports Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali text input. | No text input support for other languages |
That said, it’s pretty much clear that Nokia Asha has better hardware and software. If you have read about the recent Nokia Asha announcement, there is much new in the platform which we saw in Nokia Asha 501 has features like Fastlane and others. This makes sure you get a new UI and an improved platform.
Whatsapp: WhatsApp is like Facebook…you will find all your friends on it. Nokia took this as an important factor for their consumers and developed a dedicated app, so you never stay out of touch. One of the Asha Phones, 210, has a dedicated WhatsApp button for quick access.
Save Bandwidth: Nokia came up with its data compression technology a few months back. The inbuilt browser makes sure that you save a lot of bandwidth, especially when 3G data traffic is high in India.
Fast Music Download: One of the primary reasons Nokia Asha phones are popular in India is the 1-minute music download. You can download from over 77 lakh DRM free songs quickly on the phone. They download quickly means they are small in size to save your data, but they are also great in overall quality.
Gaming: Nokia and EA Games have a long-time partnership. This brings in 40 such premium EA games free for the Asha Phones. Something which you will not get on every phone.
Nokia Maps: Nokia Maps or the Here Maps and Nokia Nearby App make sure you are never lost or bored. Find some great places to hang around with friends.
3G Support & Internet Packs: Asha phones support 3G if faster browsing and download is your choice. Not only that, Nokia has partnered with operators for some exclusive Internet packs which you get when you buy the phone.
