Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a) vs HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Live Walkman vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/7/2013 10:16 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:46 PM

Compare HTC Desire 500 X Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

18Points HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) Compare Sony Ericsson Live Walkman X

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 (Dual-SIM)

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2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	vs	18 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+4GB (1GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)43% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+217 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.3"34% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.6MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1200 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh50% 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 supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Live Walkman (WT19a)	Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Live WT19a, Sony Ericsson WT19a	HTC Desire 500 5088 Dual-SIM, HTC Z4
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	10/31/2011	9/1/2013
Depth	14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.5 x 106 millimeters (2.22 x 4.17 in)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	12.1 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	435 hours (18.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Image stabiliser • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver • Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
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