Nokia Asha 501 vs ZTE Boost MAX+
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Asha 501: 96.6 g lighter
- Asha 501:
- 98.2 g
- Boost MAX+:
- 194.8 g
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Width
Asha 501: 24.6 mm narrower
- Asha 501:
- 58 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 82.6 mm
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Screen diagonal
Asha 501: 2.7 in smaller diagonal
- Asha 501:
- 3 in
- Boost MAX+:
- 5.7 in
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Depth
Boost MAX+: 1.9 mm thinner
- Asha 501:
- 12.1 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 10.2 mm
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Height
Asha 501: 65.9 mm shorter
- Asha 501:
- 99.2 mm
- Boost MAX+:
- 165.1 mm
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Release year
- Asha 501:
- 2013
- Boost MAX+:
- 2015
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Asha 501
- Height:
- 99.2 mm
- Width:
- 58 mm
- Depth:
- 12.1 mm +1.9 mm versus Boost MAX+
2. Boost MAX+
- Height:
- 165.1 mm +65.9 mm versus Asha 501
- Width:
- 82.6 mm +24.6 mm versus Asha 501
- Depth:
- 10.2 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Asha 501
- Screen diagonal:
- 3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 27.9 cm²
2. Boost MAX+
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 89.6 cm²
Boost MAX+ has approximately 221.4% more rectangular screen area than Asha 501.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
Asha 501: Original memory entry
128 MB · 64 MB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Asha 501
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 4 GB included
2. Boost MAX+
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| Processor CPU | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| SIM card |
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| Network | Unknown |
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| Speed | Unknown |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Asha 501 | Boost MAX+ |
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| Dop |
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