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Micromax X500

Micromax X500

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Nokia 515

Nokia 515

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Category Breakdown

Micromax X500
Nokia 515
Performance
29.236.2
Camera
39.611.7
Display
26.332.3
Battery
6.512.3
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
7.020.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.616.8

Summary

  • The Micromax X500 features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia 515 has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 167 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the X500 has 87MB of storage and 87MB of RAM, whereas the 515 offers significantly more with 256MB of storage and 64MB of RAM.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 515 can record video at 320p@30fps, while the X500 does not specify video capabilities.
  • The battery capacity of the X500 is 800mAh, compared to the 1200mAh battery in the Nokia 515, providing longer usage time for the latter.
  • In terms of build quality, the X500 is slightly bulkier at 117 x 52 x 15 mm and weighs 110g, while the 515 is more compact at 114 x 48 x 11 mm and weighs 101.1g.
  • Lastly, the Nokia 515 includes a headphone jack, which the Micromax X500 lacks, impacting the overall software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Micromax X500
Nokia 515

General

Release Date

2010
2013

Announced

2010
2013

Description

N/A
Also available as Nokia 515 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size

2.8"
2.4"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

87MB
256MB 64MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

800 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 52 x 15 mm (4.61 x 2.05 x 0.59 in)
114 x 48 x 11 mm, 56.7 cc (4.49 x 1.89 x 0.43 in)

Weight

110 g
101.1 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.92 W/kg (head)     1.03 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
3.0/ 3.0, A2DP (single SIM only)

NFC

USB

2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A