BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2014 4:08 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:46 PM

Compare HTC Desire 500 X BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
IPS

720x720

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2180
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare BlackBerry Q5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

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13 Advantages BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	vs	9 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+8GB (6GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x720 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+328 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2180 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9% Thinner
3.1"	vs	+4.3"39% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	Desire 500 (506e)
Other model names	RIM BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-1, BlackBerry Q5 SQR100-2	HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	HTC
Release date	6/1/2013	8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 120 millimeters (2.6 x 4.72 in)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x720 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	328 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System version	BlackBerry OS 10.2	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 5.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE SQR100-1: 700/850/1700/1900/2100 - SQR100-2: 800/900/1800/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2180 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12.5 hours	12.1 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	435 hours (18.1 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Pink • BlackBerry maps • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver • Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.29W/kg (head)

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BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Q5 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Q5 (4G LTE)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate