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Nokia 3100 vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3100 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 500 X Nokia 3100 01Point
Nokia 3100
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.5"
CSTN

128x128

N/A
N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Nokia 3100 X
HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

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

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3100} 1 Advantage Nokia 3100 vs Desire 500 (506e)} 25 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)45%
Lighter		vs123 grams (4.31 ounces)
484KBvs+4GB (1GB available)2165 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
20 millimeters (0.79 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)102%
Thinner
CSTN - passive matrixvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
128x128 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels22 times
Higher resolution screen
121 PPIvs+217 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"vs+4.3"187%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.036 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps199 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
850 mAhvs+1800 mAh112%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
4 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
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ModelNokia 3100Desire 500 (506e)
Other model namesNokia 3100 RH-19HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date9/1/20038/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth20 millimeters (0.79 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeCSTN - passive matrixTFT LCD
Screen size1.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~16.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution128x128 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)121 PPI217 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 1st editionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage484KB4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.036 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BR-5C / BL-5C		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity850 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours12.1 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Red, White
• Java apps, max 64kb each
• Pop-Port (USB and Charger)
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3100HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head)
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