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Nokia 9300i vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9300i vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
TFT

640x200

N/A
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

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28Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Nokia 9300i 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!

9300i} 0 Advantage Nokia 9300i vs Desire 500 (506e)} 28 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)11 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (80MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)40%
Lighter
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)112%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
168 PPIvs+217 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
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
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1100 mAhvs+1800 mAh64%
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
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
1.2vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
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ModelNokia 9300iDesire 500 (506e)
Other model namesNokia 9300i Communicator, Nokia 9300i WiFiHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date3/1/20068/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth21 millimeters (0.83 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)51 x 132 millimeters (2.01 x 5.2 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)168 PPI217 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIHTC Sense 5.0 UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (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 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (80MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 9300iHTC 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 / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
ZoomNot supportedOnly 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 9300iHTC 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 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, 3GPMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.24.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BP-6M
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1100 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours12.1 hours
Standby230 hours (9.6 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

โž• Other features

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Silver
โ€ข Java games
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver
โ€ข Dropbox 25GB
โ€ข HTC BlinkFeed
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 9300iHTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.21W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.29W/kg (head)0.29W/kg (head)
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