Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) vs HTC Desire C (PL01110)

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

10/22/2013 9:04 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:25 PM

Compare HTC Desire C X Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

16Points HTC Desire C (PL01110) Compare Nokia Asha 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire C (PL01110)

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!

0 Advantage Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	vs	16 Advantages HTC Desire C (PL01110)
64MB	vs	+512MB7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5MB	vs	+4GB818 times More internal storage for applications and files
101 grams (3.54 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)1% Lighter
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)4% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+165 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.5"25% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAh	vs	+1230 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 500 (Single-sim)	Desire C (PL01110)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 500 2G	HTC Desire C PL01110, HTC Golf
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	HTC
Release date	11/1/2013	6/1/2012
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)	60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
RAM memory	64MB	512MB
Internal storage	5MB	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 13 fps	VGA (640x480)
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	feature not registered
BSI sensor	feature not registered	feature not registered
HDR	feature not registered	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
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 Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black • 4GB microSD included • Multitouch up to 2 fingers • Nokia Life • Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Nokia Asha 500 (Single-sim) vs HTC Desire C (PL01110)

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

What's the better phone? HTC Desire C (PL01110)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate