HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2017 11:29 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:46 PM

Compare LG K8 (2017) X HTC Desire 500 (506e) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

18Points LG K8 2017 (X240H) Compare HTC Desire 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240H)

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!

7 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)	vs	18 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240H)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)	vs	+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+16GB (9GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)20% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+294 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 5MP2 times 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
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Other model names	HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4	TelCel LG K8 X240H, LGX240H, LG-X240H, LG PP2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Mexico, Puerto Rico
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013	3/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)	73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense 5.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Loudspeaker	Supported Beats audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.1 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	435 hours (18.1 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed • Java framework	• Colors: Indigo, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	LG K8 2017 (X240H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head)	feature not registered