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HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs BlackBerry Passport

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

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Compare BlackBerry Passport X HTC Desire 500 (506e) 03Points
HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points BlackBerry Passport Compare HTC Desire 500 X
BlackBerry Passport
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Passport

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Desire 500 (506e)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs Passport} 19 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)58%
Lighter		vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use		vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)vs+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)vs+32GB31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x1440 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+453 PPI109%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.6MPvs+(front) 2MP22%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+3450 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
26 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo only main camera
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
 
ModelDesire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Other model namesHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandHTCBlackBerry
Release date8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/20139/24/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)1440x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI453 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceHTC Sense 5.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5		32GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels1600x1200 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

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
LoudspeakerSupported
Beats audio		Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.1 hours23 hours
Standby435 hours (18.1 days)444 hours (18.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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 supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• Miracast
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 500 (506e)BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.29W/kg (head)feature not registered
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