Nokia 500
#10086
Nokia X6 (2009)
#8556Category Breakdown
Nokia 500
Nokia X6 (2009)
Performance
23.722.1
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
10.714.8
Summary
- The Nokia 500, released in 2011, features a slightly bulkier build than the Nokia X6 from 2009, weighing 93g compared to 122g and measuring 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm versus 111 x 51 x 13.8 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 500 has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU and more RAM at 2GB, while the X6 has 434 MHz and 128MB RAM but offers 32GB of internal storage.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the X6 supports autofocus and can record video at 30fps, while the 500 records at 15fps.
- The Nokia 500 has a smaller 1110mAh battery compared to the X6's 1320mAh.
- Software-wise, the 500 runs on Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle, while the X6 operates on Symbian 9.4 with stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 500
Nokia X6 (2009)
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
Available in Nokia X6 32GB Comes with music edition only
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
32GB 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
Blue on White, Red on Black
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