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Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)

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

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Compare Nokia Asha 500 X Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) 09Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) Compare Pantech Hotshot X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)

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Hotshot (CDM8992)} 9 Advantages Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992) vs Asha 500 (Dual-sim)} 10 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
+256MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+256MB50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+91 grams (3.19 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs101 grams (3.54 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)42%
Thinner
vs12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+146 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+3.2"14%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
10 appsvs+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times
More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0vs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps54%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1200 mAh20%
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Capacitive
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
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ModelHotshot (CDM8992)Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Other model namesVerizon Pantech Hotshot CDM8992Nokia Asha 500 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandPantechNokia
Release date10/6/201111/1/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)
Weight91 grams (3.19 ounces)101 grams (3.54 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI143 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
System versionProprietary OSNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
RAM memory256MB64MB
Internal storage256MB5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
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 / Upload0.153 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240) 13 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
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

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
SensorsProximity sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours14 hours
Standby342 hours (14.3 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Pac-Man game
• VZ Navigator
• M4/T4
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Pantech Hotshot (CDM8992)Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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