Complete specification
| Section | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Status | Discontinued |
| Announced | 2013, August. Released 2013, September | |
| Display | Size | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | |
| Technology | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Multitouch | |
| Memory | RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Card | microSD card (supports up to 64GB) | |
| Built-in | 4GB built-in, 1GB RAM | |
| Storage variants | 4GB built-in, 1GB RAM | 4 GB, 1 GB RAM | 4GB 1GB RAM | |
| Sound | 3 5mm Jack | Yes |
| Audio jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Additional features | Beats Audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | |
| Features | Audio | 3.5mm audio jack, Speakerphone |
| Extra | GPU, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Document editor, Photo viewer/editor, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input, YouTube, Calendar, Speakerphone | |
| Games | built-in + downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity & compass | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail | |
| Battery | Capacity | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery |
| Stand By | Up to 435 h (3G) | |
| Talk Time | Up to 12 h 6 min (3G) | |
| Misc | Sar | 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) |
| Build | OS | Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Colors | Black, Silver | |
| Weight | 123 g | |
| Dimensions | 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm, 87.3 cc | |
| Price | Details | Price in Rs: Discontinued Price in USD: $0 |
| Conversion rate | 1 EUR = 1.16 USD | |
| Approx. price EUR | €180.00 | |
| Approx. price USD | $208.80 | |
| Tests | Camera | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1198:1 (nominal) / 2.129:1 (sunlight) | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 60dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Battery Life | Endurance rating 47h | |
| Audio Quality | Noise -88.0dB / Crosstalk -87.9dB | |
| Camera | Main | 8MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front | (1.6 MP) | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Features | 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4�m pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, Video (720p@30fps) | |
| Ratings | Details | Average Rating is 4.1 stars - based on 75 user reviews. |
| Frequency | Edge | Yes |
| Gprs | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| 2G Band | SIM 1: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900SIM 2: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA | |
| Processor | CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon 200 | |
| Whats New | Description | HTC Desire 500 - Quad Core Data Streams in a Blink, using HTC Desire 500 Keep up on everything from breaking news, sports, social network posts and more, HTC BlinkFeed updates fresh content from over 1,400 content partners that provide more than 10,000 news feeds per day, Multi Shot Burst Mode Catches Everything on 8MP camera of HTC Desire 500, Capture more images & miss less moments with multi-shot burst mode camera, VideoPic setting allows you to get both videos and pictures at the same time, Double the Convenience, Dual SIM holders increase coverage, use and convenience. Multiple services with one phone enable both business & personal uses on HTC Desire 500, Blazing Performance Speed, HTC Desire 500 comes with Quad Core Processor, Enjoy blazing fast browsing speeds, lifelike visual displays & gaming graphics. |
| Connectivity | GPS | Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Data | GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps) | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 with A2DP |
