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Nokia 500 vs Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 500 vs Samsung Omnia HD 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
14Points Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB) Compare Nokia 500 X
3.7"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.1mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)

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} 9 Advantages Nokia 500 vs Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+229 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs198 PPI
+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
vsSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
+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
+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
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
2GBvs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.2"vs+3.7"16%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
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
1110 mAhvs+1500 mAh35%
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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
256MB / 256MB SDRAM
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
360x640 pixels
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
+12 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 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
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ModelNokia 500Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Other model namesNokia 500, Nokia FateSamsung GT-i8910 Omnia HD, Samsung Omnia HD i8910
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/1/20115/18/2009
Depth14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)58 x 123 millimeters (2.28 x 4.84 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI198 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
System versionSymbian ^3 AnnaSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
RAM memory256MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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+CSD, GPRS, 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 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
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 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported352x288 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Virtual 5.1 channel
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMAMP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, RA

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1110 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours6.5 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
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
DNSe 2.0
• OpenGL ES 2.0]
• QuickOffice
• Xtragps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 500Samsung Omnia HD (GT-i8910 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.18W/kg (head)0.43W/kg (head)
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