Technical sheet of HTC Desire 500

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Brand HTC
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Versions and prices
HTC Desire 500 Global · 1GB · 4GB

Release Date

Release dateAugust 2013, 10 years ago

Design & Materials of HTC Desire 500

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Structure

Size
66.9 mm131.8 mm9.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 123 g
Usable surface 59 %
Colors
Black
Silver

Screen

Diagonal
4.3"
Type LCD IPS
TFT
Aspect Ratio 5:3
Resolution 480 x 800 px LowRes
Density 217 ppi Medium Density
Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
Best mobile with small screenBest phones with IPS screen
User reviews
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.0

8 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.4

8 reviews

Is it comfortable?
7.8

8 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.5

8 reviews

Performance & Hardware of HTC Desire 500

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q
CPU 4x CortexA5 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core
Nanometer 28 nm
Frequency 1.2 GHz
64 Bits No
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Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 203

RAM

RAM 1 GB
Type --
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Antutu

Score
11.682 Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices

Storage

Capacity 4 GB
SD Slot Yes , Independent SD slot
More smartphones with 4GB of internal storage

Security

Fingerprint No

Sensors

Fingerprint No
Proximity Yes
Light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Others
Notifications LED --
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No
User reviews
Does it have good sound?
6.8

8 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.9

8 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.5

8 reviews

Camera of HTC Desire 500

Rear camera

Standard
1
Resolution 8 Mpx
Sensor --
Type CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0
ISO --
Pixel size 1.39 µm
Flash LED
Optical Stabilisation No
Slow Motion Video No, 30 fps
Features
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Scene mode
More smartphones with lens modelMore smartphones with LED

Selfie

Resolution 1.9 Mpx
Sensor --
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
User reviews
Quality of daytime photos
7.0

8 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
5.8

8 reviews

Quality of selfies
6.1

8 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
6.1

8 reviews

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Network compatibility

Connectivity of HTC Desire 500

Bands

3G B1 (2100), B8 (900)
2G B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B8 (900)

SIM card

Type Single SIM (Micro SIM)

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Wi-Fi

Standards 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.0
Profiles
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation

Supports GPS, A-GPS

USB

Charging Yes
Host Yes
Mass Storage Yes
USB On-The-Go (OTG) Yes

SAR

American measurement 0.496 W/Kg on head, 0.724 W/Kg on body

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

What is the SAR of HTC Desire 500?
Others
NFC
No
Audio Jack
Yes
Radio FM
Yes
Computer sync
Yes
OTA sync
Yes
Tethering.
Yes
DLNA
Yes
User reviews
Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8

8 reviews

Quality of the GPS
5.8

8 reviews

And the WiFi?
7.6

8 reviews

Battery of HTC Desire 500

Capacity
1800 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Fast charge No
Others
  • Removable
User reviews
How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    Less than half day

8 reviews

Software of HTC Desire 500

Software

Operating System Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Google Services (official) Yes
More smartphones with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system
User reviews
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

8 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Never

8 reviews

User reviews about the HTC Desire 500

Overall satisfaction
6.9
  • 2
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
8 reviews
  • Screen6.7
  • Performance5.7
  • Camera6.3
  • Connectivity7.0
  • Battery5.3
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  • Older, relatively decent phone with few huge shortcomings.

    Older, relatively decent phone with few huge shortcomings. HTC is well known for their hate towards bigger batteries so this one is no exception. You cant see $(#(#$ on sunglith, like literally cant see anything if sun is too bright, and biggest fault of them all is 4gb storage which comes with a twist... 3,5gb of 4gb is preinstalled with crap you cant remove so you are left with 500ish mb, in 2017. I know its older phone but theres really no reason to buy this one even if you can get it super cheap because you will run out of space in a day.

    On a bright side, several years later it still works and quality of wifi/calls is good most of the time. Camera in bright conditions isnt really much worse than most newer cameras (bar flagships) but in night mode its just bad. It does have flash though, but everything filmed with flash ends up being overly yellow so if you want to take pics at night, look elsewhere.

    Pros
    • Daylight Camera
    • Wifi
    • Its durable
    • It still works after 3-4 years so theres that
    Cons
    • Battery
    • 4gb storage infested with bloatware
    • Only 500..ish mb of real storage
    • Night Camera
    • Cant see much in sunlight
    • 5.6
    • Screen6.8
    • Performance5.0
    • Camera3.5
    • Connectivity7.7
    • Battery0.0
  • no.

    Pros
    • su camara de fotos
    Cons
    • su bateria
    • 7.7
    • Screen7.0
    • Performance7.0
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity8.3
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    good if you are looking for basic and simple, short memory a shame

    Cons
    • memory
    • 8.3
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance5.3
    • Camera6.0
    • Connectivity8.7
    • Battery5.0

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Questions · FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the HTC Desire 500.

What are the features of the HTC Desire 500?

These are the main features and specifications of the HTC Desire 500:

  • Screen: 4.3" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 px · LowRes
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 4GB
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q

What is the price of HTC Desire 500?

There are no prices available for the HTC Desire 500 in United States.

How good is the HTC Desire 500?

The HTC Desire 500 has an average score of 6.9 based on Kimovil user ratings.

How long does the battery of the HTC Desire 500 last?

The HTC Desire 500 battery has a capacity of 1800 mAh, and the estimated battery life is over a day according to Kimovil users.

In which colors is the HTC Desire 500 available?

The HTC Desire 500 is available in 2 colors: Black and Silver.

When was the HTC Desire 500 release date?

The HTC Desire 500 was unveiled on Monday, August 12, 2013.

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