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Nokia 500

Nokia 500

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Nokia X6 16GB (2010)

Nokia X6 16GB (2010)

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Category Breakdown

Nokia 500
Nokia X6 16GB (2010)
Performance
23.717.5
Camera
11.312.7
Display
16.316.3
Battery
11.813.4
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
25.623.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
10.714.6

Summary

  • The Nokia 500 and Nokia X6 16GB both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with identical resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
  • In terms of performance, the Nokia 500 has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU compared to the 434 MHz CPU of the X6, but the X6 offers significantly more RAM at 16GB versus the 2GB in the 500.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the X6 supports autofocus and can record video at 30fps, while the 500 records at 15fps.
  • The battery capacity of the X6 is higher at 1320 mAh compared to the 500's 1110 mAh.
  • Regarding software, the 500 runs on Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS, while the X6 operates on Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel.
  • 5, with the X6 also featuring stereo speakers.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Nokia 500
Nokia X6 16GB (2010)

General

Release Date

2011
2010

Announced

2011
2010

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.2"
3.2"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)

PPI

360
360

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

1.0 GHz ARM 11
434 MHz ARM 11

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

2GB 256MB RAM
16GB 128MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
Carl Zeiss optics, Dual-LED flash, video light

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@15fps
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1110 mAh
1320 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1110 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery (BL-5J)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm, 73 cc (4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 in)
111 x 51 x 13.8 mm (4.37 x 2.01 x 0.54 in)

Weight

93 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/White with covers in Black, Azure Blue, Coral Red, Purple, Khaki, Orange, Green, Pink, Silver
Black, Pink on White, Yellow on White

Foldable

SAR

1.47 W/kg (head)     1.38 W/kg (body)
1.31 W/kg (head)     1.13 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity