HTC Snap
#7908
Nokia Asha 500
#8984Category Breakdown
HTC Snap
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
34.526.9
Camera
39.69.5
Display
22.132.3
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
18.815.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.013.6
Summary
- The HTC Snap features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 500 has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Snap is powered by a 528 MHz CPU with 192MB RAM, compared to the Asha 500's 64MB RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p@13fps, whereas the Snap's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Snap's battery capacity is 1500 mAh, offering a longer life than the Asha 500's 1200 mAh.
- The Snap runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Asha 500 uses the Nokia Asha software platform, which may provide a different user experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Snap is slightly heavier at 120g compared to the Asha 500's 101g, with both having a similar thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Snap
Nokia Asha 500
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
Also known as HTC S522 (in the US)
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB ROM
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.5 x 12 mm (4.59 x 2.42 x 0.47 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
120 g
101 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.21 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
1.47 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity