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Energizer Hardcase H550S vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Energizer Hardcase H550S vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 500 X Energizer Hardcase H550S 21Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Energizer Hardcase H550S

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Hardcase H550S} 21 Advantages Energizer Hardcase H550S vs Desire 500 (506e)} 8 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1GB available)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5.5"28%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP4 times
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
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
203 grams (7.11 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)65%
Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
(front) HD (1280x720)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
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ModelHardcase H550SDesire 500 (506e)
Other model namesEnergizer Hardcase H550S 32GBHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region available(Latin America)AustraliaCanadaUSA(Europe)India
(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, (Europe), India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandEnergizerHTC
Release date1/1/20188/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)80.7 x 158.8 millimeters (3.18 x 6.25 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight203 grams (7.11 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 520MhzQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkEuropean version:
UMTS 900/2100
American version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Australia/India version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
European version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
American version:
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Australia/India version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 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)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.5 hours12.1 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Glove touching
• Sony back camera
• Fast battery charging
• VoLTE (only USA)
• WiFi hotspot
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
• MIL-STD-810G militar certified
• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Energizer Hardcase H550SHTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.243W/kg (head), 1.79W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head)
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