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HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X HTC Desire 500 (506e) 32Points
HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point Nokia 9500 Compare HTC Desire 500 X
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 500 (506e)

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Desire 500 (506e)} 32 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs 9500} 1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)11 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB SDRAM
+4GB (1GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (76MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 2GB MMC
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)80%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)138%
Thinner		vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen		vs640x200 pixels
+217 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs149 PPI
+(back) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps40 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1800 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs1.1
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
 
ModelDesire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Other model namesHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCNokia
Release date8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/20132/1/2005
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceHTC Sense 5.0 UISeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
RAM memory1GB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5		128MB (76MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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)Nokia 9500
LoudspeakerSupported
Beats audio		Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity1800 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.1 hours6 hours
Standby435 hours (18.1 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework		• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 500 (506e)Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.29W/kg (head)0.52W/kg (head)
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