Nokia 500 vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 500 vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2014 11:26 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X Nokia 500 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Nokia 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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4 Advantages Nokia 500	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)15% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+256 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.3"34% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
VGA (640x480)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1110 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh78% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

2GB / 4GB (2.2GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	Nokia 500, Nokia Fate	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2011	5/13/2014
Depth	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	93 grams (3.26 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Symbian ^3 Anna	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	256MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1110 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	22 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White with covers • Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 500	Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head)	feature not registered