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HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) 31Points
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare HTC Desire 500 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)

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!

Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)} 31 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) vs 5230 (Nuron)} 2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+4GB (1GB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)57%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+4.3"34%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+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)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+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
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1800 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+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
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
123 grams (4.31 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)7%
Lighter
217 PPIvs+229 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
ModelDesire 500 (Dual-SIM)5230 (Nuron)
Other model namesHTC Desire 500 5088 Dual-SIM, HTC Z4T-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandHTCNokia
Release date9/1/20133/1/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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 size1.4ยตm 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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
LoudspeakerSupported
Beats audio
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1800 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.1 hours4.3 hours
Standby435 hours (18.1 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

โž• Other features

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver
โ€ข Dropbox 25GB
โ€ข HTC BlinkFeed
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข 4GB microSD included
โ€ข Handwriting recognition on screen
โ€ข Nokia Maps 3.0
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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