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Nokia 500 vs Nokia X+

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

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3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

3.1
MP
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia X+

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!

500} 6 Advantages Nokia 500 vs X+} 14 Advantages Nokia X+
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+768MB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)34%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+233 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
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
1110 mAhvs+1500 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
2GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia 500Nokia X+
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ModelNokia 500Nokia X+
Other model namesNokia 500, Nokia FateNokia X Plus, Nokia X+ RM-1053 Dual-sim, Nokia Normandy
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date9/1/20113/1/2014
Depth14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)63 x 115.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.55 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 500Nokia X+
System versionSymbian ^3 AnnaAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredNokia X 1.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 500Nokia X+
RAM memory256MB768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 500Nokia X+
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 500Nokia X+
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 500Nokia X+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-01
Battery capacity1110 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours10.5 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 500Nokia X+
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
Nokia ClearBlack
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 500Nokia X+
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
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