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HTC Desire 500

3.6/ 10

Updated Sep 2019

Announced 2013Discontinued
  • Network
    HSPA / GSM
  • Display
    4.3 inches · 480×800
  • Camera
    8 MP
  • Memory
    1 GB RAM
  • Battery
    1800 mAh
  • OS
    Android 4.1

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The HTC Desire 500 is a smartphone announced 2013. Key specs include a 4.3 inches display, 1 GB RAM, up to 4GB storage, a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 chipset, a 8 MP main camera, a 1800 mAh battery, and runs Android 4.1. AppsApk rates the HTC Desire 500 at 3.6 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
6.0
performance
4.0
connectivity
2.0
display
3.0
design
2.0
camera
3.0
battery
5.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2013, August. Released 2013, September
StatusDiscontinued
BODY
Dimensions131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm, 87.3 cc (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight123 g (4.34 oz)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
TypeTFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 5
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 203
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF"
SELFIE CAMERA
Single1.6 MP
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes Beats Audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
GPSYes, with A-GPS
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB Host
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
FEATURES
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Battery TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsBlack, Silver
Price199 USD

Questions about this phone

When was the HTC Desire 500 released?
The HTC Desire 500 was announced 2013, August. Released 2013, September.
What is the HTC Desire 500's display size?
The HTC Desire 500 has a 4.3 inches display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the HTC Desire 500 have?
The HTC Desire 500 comes with 1 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the HTC Desire 500 have?
The HTC Desire 500 is available with 4GB / 1GB of internal storage.
What camera does the HTC Desire 500 have?
The HTC Desire 500 features a 8 MP main camera. Specifications: 8 MP.
What is the HTC Desire 500 battery capacity?
The HTC Desire 500 has a 1800 mAh battery.
Does the HTC Desire 500 support 5G?
No, the HTC Desire 500 does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / HSPA.
What operating system does the HTC Desire 500 run?
The HTC Desire 500 runs Android 4.1 (full: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the HTC Desire 500?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the HTC Desire 500 at 3.6 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.