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Nokia 801T vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 801T 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 801T 04Points
Nokia 801T
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Nokia 801T 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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801T} 4 Advantages Nokia 801T vs Desire 500 (506e)} 21 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+8GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (1GB available)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)159%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)38%
Lighter
12.75 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)29%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
184 PPIvs+217 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.6MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G TD-HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2.8 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps157%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1800 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
20 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
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ModelNokia 801TDesire 500 (506e)
Other model namesNokia 801, Nokia 801T RM-754HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date1/1/20128/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth12.75 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 125.2 millimeters (2.56 x 4.93 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)184 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionSymbian ^3 AnnaAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom BCM272732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 801THTC 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 / Upload2.8 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPAGPRS, 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 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED 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 registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)HD (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 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours12.1 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• ClearBlack display
• Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 801THTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)0.29W/kg (head)
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