Nokia 500 vs Nokia C5-04
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nokia 500
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Nokia C5-04
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Nokia 500
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Nokia 500
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Nokia 500
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Resolution Height | 640 | 640 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 360 |
| PPI | 229 | 229 |
| Screen-to-body | 47.1 | 52.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz ARM 11 | 600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 2GB 0.25GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@15fps | 480p@15fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1110 | 1000 |
| music play | Up to 35 h | Up to 35 h |
| stand by | Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G) | Up to 520 h (2G) / Up to 470 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) | Up to 7 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 4 h 40 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 111.3 | 105.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Weight (g) | 93 | 100 |
| Width (mm) | 53.8 | 50.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, August. Released 2011, September | 2011, October. Released 2011, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | Stereo FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 3 | — |
Sound
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Nokia 500 | Nokia C5-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nokia 500 and Nokia C5-04 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nokia 500 packs a 1110 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Nokia 500 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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