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Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G 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 3310 3G (TA-1036) 01Point
2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

3310 3G (TA-1036)} 1 Advantage Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Desire 500 (506e)} 26 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs123 grams (4.31 ounces)
460MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)35%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+217 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4.3"79%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
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
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
1200 mAhvs+1800 mAh50%
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
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Model3310 3G (TA-1036)Desire 500 (506e)
Other model namesHMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region availableUSAHong KongTaiwan
USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date9/30/20178/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionNokia Series OS 30+Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (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

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (64MB available)4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTA-1036 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1022 version:
UMTS 900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC 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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + 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

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours12.1 hours
Standby648 hours (27 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

โž• Other features

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)HTC 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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