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Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol Mini vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 500 X Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) 10Points
Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X
HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)

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Idol Mini (6012D)} 10 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs Desire 500 (506e)} 10 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+8GB (5.59GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (1GB available)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)28%
Lighter		vs123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+228 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.6MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1700 mAhvs+1800 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
24 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.3"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
HD (1280x720)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
ModelIdol Mini (6012D)Desire 500 (506e)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012EHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelHTC
Release date12/1/20138/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight96 grams (3.36 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)228 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 6012D: 900/2100 - 6012E: 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours12.1 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• EAP SIM
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver
• Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.566W/kg (head), 0.857W/kg (body)0.29W/kg (head)
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