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Sony Xperia M2 (3G) vs Nokia 500

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 500 X Sony Xperia M2 (3G) 22Points
4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 (3G)

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Xperia M2 (3G)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 (3G) vs 500} 3 Advantages Nokia 500
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)64%
Thinner
vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+540x960 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+4.8"50%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2300 mAh107%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1110 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)59%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
229 PPI
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
 
ModelXperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Other model namesSony Xperia M2 D2305 3G HSPA+, Sony Eagle Rita SSNokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date4/1/20149/1/2011
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.8" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanSymbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
RAM memory1GB256MB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)2GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2300 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14.5 hours5 hours
Standby597 hours (24.9 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Sony SensMe
• ANT+
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 (3G)Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head)
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