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BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold 9780 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 500 X BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) 02Points
BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.44"
TFT

480x360

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare BlackBerry Bold 9780 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? HTC Desire 500 (506e)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile) vs Desire 500 (506e)} 22 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+246 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)183%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (300MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)41%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x360 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
2.44"vs+4.3"76%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1800 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
7.2 Mbps
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
ModelBold 9780 (T-Mobile)Desire 500 (506e)
Other model namesT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780, RIM Onyx DeltaHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryHTC
Release date11/14/20108/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.44" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x360 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI217 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA93032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (300MB available)4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 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 900/1700/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedHD (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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GPMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours12.1 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• Office editor
• BlackBerry maps
• LBS
• UMA
• HAC (M3)
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver
• Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold 9780 (T-Mobile)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head)
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