Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) vs Nokia 500

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2014 10:07 PM, updated: 4/6/2020 10:08 PM

Compare Nokia 500 X Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia 500 Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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!

25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 500
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core135% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)48% Thinner	vs	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+267 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+5.5"72% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G TD-LTEAdvantage The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh179% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+93 grams (3.26 ounces)118% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

16 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

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
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
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Model	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note	Nokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Nokia
Release date	8/7/2014	9/1/2011
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	2GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	5 hours
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework	• Colors: Black, White with covers • Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (4G)	Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head)