HTC Desire 500

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.20.20
  • Model: Desire 500
  • Brand: HTC
  • Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (1 votes)
  • Price: 180 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2013
  • Dimensions: 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm
  • Weight: 123 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
  • Built-in memory: 4 GB
  • Screen: TFT 4.3 inches
  • Battery: 1800 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 8MP
  • Front camera: Single, 1.6MP

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HTC Desire 500 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

HTC Desire 500 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

HTC Desire 500

Launch date

2013, August

HTC Desire 500 PricePrice

First price

180 EUR

HTC Desire 500 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.19 in (131.8 mm)

Width

2.63 in ( 66.9 mm)

Depth

0.39 in ( 9.9 mm)

Weight

4.34 oz (123 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Black, Silver

Case

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HTC Desire 500 screenScreen

Technology TFT
Size

4.3 in

Screen Area

52.6 cm2

Resolution

480 x 800 px

Points per inch

217 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

5:3

Ratio (screen:body)

59.7%

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HTC Desire 500 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play

CPU

- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

- Adreno 203

HTC Desire 500 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

4 GB, 1 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

HTC Desire 500 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 5

User Interface

Sense UI 5

HTC Desire 500 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF

Features

LED flash

Video Recording 720p@30fps

HTC Desire 500 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-1.6 MP

HTC Desire 500 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
SIM Card Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
SAR 0.50 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)    

HTC Desire 500 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

HTC Desire 500 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

1800 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 435 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 12 h 6 min (3G)

Charging

-

HTC Desire 500 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
Others -Beats Audio
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

HTC Desire 500 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score11102 (Position 1848 out of 2128)

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HTC Desire 500 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core238 (Position 1009 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core675 (Position 978 out of 1022)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from HTC. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does HTC Desire 500 cost?

The price of the HTC Desire 500 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 180 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the HTC Desire 500 come out?

HTC Desire 500 mobile was launched on in these colors: Black, Silver.

What is the size and weight of HTC Desire 500 ?

The HTC Desire 500 has dimensions of Height: 131.8 mm Width: 66.9 mm Thickness: 9.9 mm and weighs approximately 123 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of HTC Desire 500?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.3 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 480 x 800 px at a pixel density of 217 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a HTC Desire 500 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play with processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5. HTC Desire 500 is available with internal memory of 4 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the HTC Desire 500?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the HTC Desire 500?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 1.6 MP and features like