HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 9:49 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:46 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC) Compare HTC Desire 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)

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!

5 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	vs	28 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)51 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+401 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP153% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Other model names	HTC Desire 500 5088 Dual-SIM, HTC Z4	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 660 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	HTC	Asus
Release date	9/1/2013	10/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	600/150 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	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported Beats audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.1 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	435 hours (18.1 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered