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Nokia 500 vs Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 500 vs Alcatel Hero phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC) Compare Nokia 500 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

500} 4 Advantages Nokia 500 vs Hero (8020Y NFC)} 24 Advantages Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)91%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GBvs+8GB (5.59GB available)179%
More internal storage for applications and files
14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)66%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+367 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6"88%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1110 mAhvs+3400 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
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ModelNokia 500Hero (8020Y NFC)
Other model namesNokia 500, Nokia FateAlcatel One Touch Hero 8020Y (NFC), OT-8020Y
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaAlcatel
Release date9/1/20111/1/2014
Depth14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)80.6 x 158.5 millimeters (3.17 x 6.24 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
System versionSymbian ^3 AnnaAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Mediatek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps42/11 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1110 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours18 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Pen Stylus
• Built-in digital compass
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Stereo sound rec video
• Wireless charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 500Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.18W/kg (head)feature not registered
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