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Side-by-side technical data
Mitac MIO A501 vs Mitac MIO 8870
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Mitac MIO A501, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 64 MB
- against 32 MB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 MB
- against 32 MB
- Display Pixel Density
- 148 ppi
- against 128 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 39.6 %
- against 28.3 %
Mitac MIO 8870, if you care about…
- Weight
- 120 g
- against 135 g
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,050 mAh | 1,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 4.5 h Best value | 4 h |
| Standby time | 200 h Best value | 100 h |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | — |
| Body Thickness | 20.7 mm Best value | 21 mm |
| Body Width | 59.6 mm | 49 mm |
| Body Height | 95.7 mm | 110 mm |
| Weight | 135 g | 120 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 39.6 % Best value | 28.3 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | TI OMAP 850 | — |
| Processor Process Size | — | — |
| Graphics GPU | — | — |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 0.2 GHz | 0.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 MB Best value | 32 MB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S | Intel PXA262 200 MHz |
| Processor Type | — | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 64 MB Best value | 32 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 1 GB |
Sensors
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:5 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7″ Best value | 2.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 240 px Best value | 176 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 320 px Best value | 220 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 148 ppi Best value | 128 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Resistive Touchscreen | — |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | 256K colors Best value | 65K colors |
Sensor
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | — | — |
Software
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Mobile 5.0 | Windows Mobile 2003 SE Smartphone |
| OS Family | Windows Mobile | Windows Mobile |
| OS Version | — | 2,003 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML Best value | WAP 2.0/xHTML |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Single Mini-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE | GSM, GPRS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | — | — |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.0 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | — |
| Connectivity Features | MP3 Player, USB Charging | MP3 Player, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 1.1 | Proprietary |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | Vibration, Downloadable ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, MP3 ringtones | Vibration, Polyphonic ringtones, MP3 ringtones, Downloadable ringtones |
Technical
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | MIO A501 | MIO 8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Handwriting recognition, MP3 player, Audio/video player, Organizer, Voice memo, Voice dial | Animated screensavers, Color backgrounds, MP3 player, Predictive text input, Organizer, Voice memo |
