HTC Desire 500
HTC Desire 500

The HTC Desire 500 was announced in 2013, August. Released 2013, September With 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.7% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play and running Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, August. Released 2013, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm, 87.3 cc (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
  • Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)
  • SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
  • GPU: Adreno 203

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 4GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 1.6 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, aptX
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 435 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 12 h 6 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Black, Silver
  • SAR: 0.50 W/kg (head)     0.72 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 180 EUR